The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, of denying the founder of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, approval to construct the ‘Hand of God’ Cathedral in Rivers State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

News reports that Wike made the allegation while addressing a town hall meeting, in a video that has since circulated online.

According to the minister, Ibiyeomie had sought approval to build the cathedral when Amaechi was governor of Rivers State but was allegedly denied permission.

Wike questioned Amaechi’s decision to attend services at the same church, suggesting that his recent visit was politically motivated.

The FCT minister also accused the former governor of refusing to grant the founder of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, approval to construct a church. He claimed that he granted the approval after taking over as governor, enabling the cleric to proceed with the project.

Wike said:

“There is this leading pastor, one of our respected pastors in this country, who is from my place and doing very well.

“When he was to build that church (Hand of God Cathedral), the ADC vice-presidential candidate was the Rivers State Governor. He refused to give approval to the pastor.

“Somebody else gave approval, and now the church is going on. Yesterday, I saw the vice-presidential candidate going to that same church to worship.

“Because he wants power now, he forgets what he did. There is another one, the OPM Ministry. He refused to give the OPM pastor approval, but when I came, I gave the man approval, and the man built the church. I heard the vice-presidential candidate wants to go and worship there too.

“Why do you like to fake things, telling people lies? I will not do so.”

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has defended the ₦10 million reward promised by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to councillors who deliver their respective wards for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has urged voters across the South-East to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 general election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Uzodinma warned that ongoing development projects in the region could be discontinued if Tinubu fails to secure a second term in office.

He made the appeal on Monday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally held in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital.

The governor encouraged residents of the South-East to participate actively in the forthcoming election by obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and voting for Tinubu.

He stressed that their participation would play a significant role in determining the country’s political direction.

Uzodinma also referenced an address delivered by Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, during the rally, in which he presented a charter of needs outlining the expectations of the South-East and Nigerians generally.

According to the Imo governor, the demands and expectations highlighted by Nwifuru should guide the people’s decisions as they prepare for the 2027 presidential election.

He said, “I saw the governor of Ebonyi State in his address. He read what is called the Charter of Needs for the people, for South-East people, and indeed for Nigeria.

“Our responsibility will start from now to go and look for our PVC. That is the weapon, because if President Tinubu is not re-elected, all these ongoing projects will stop. So we have to sharpen our weapon, and our weapon is our voter card.”