Against speculations that the suspended governor of Rivers State, Mr Siminalayi Fubara was no where to be found after declaration of a state of emergency by President Bola Tinubu in the state, the governor was on Sunday sighted at the headquarters of the Salvation Ministries in Port Harcourt.
Meanwhile, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, on Sunday, Governor Fubara attended a special prayer, worship and thanksgiving service at the said church, presided by Pastor David Ibiyeomie.
According to the statement, the governor was accompanied by top politicians, major stakeholders, elders and leaders of the State, and associates to the church.
Chukwudi explained that Governor Fubara was at the church to express gratitude to God for His love, mercy and unwavering support amid the festering political challenges.
“Among those who accompanied the Governor are Chief of Staff, Dr Edison Ehie; former Senate President Pro-Tempore and President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta Mbata; former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, Dr Sam Sam Jaja; Chief Orits Onyiri; Chief Mike Elechi; and Chief David Briggs.
“Others include Dr Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja; Amaopusenibo Fubara Hart; Chief Theodore Georgewill; Hon Kingston Sylvanus; former Mayor of Port Harcourt City, Hon Ezebunwo Ichemati; former Ikwerre Local Government Council Chairman, Hon Israel Abosi; former Emohua Local Government Council Chairman, Chief David Omereji; among others.”
The CPS stated that”The church service, a testament to his deep faith and belief in God as the ultimate dispenser of justice, was an extraordinary session of worship, prayers, and thanksgiving, to appreciate the Lord and acknowledge His never-failing gifts to humanity”.
The presiding Pastor of the church, Ibiyeomie, who took his sermon on: “Living A Blessed Life” from Genesis 1:28, featured soul-lifting songs, scriptural exhortations, and prayers for continued peace, progress, and prosperity in Rivers State.
It was further gathered that a special prayer session was also held for the Governor shortly after the service.
