CLERGIES numbering over 1,000 drawn from Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu and all blocks of the Christian body across Delta Central, yesterday gathered and prayed for the sustenance of Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori; the member representing Ughelli North/South/Udu Federal Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, in the National Assembly, Rev Francis Waive, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at 2025 edition of the Rev Waive Annual Day of Prayers.
The prayers session, which held at the Ughelli Kingdom Hall, in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, brought together Christian leaders from all five blocs of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), including the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Christian Council of Nigeria, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), OAIC, and ECWA/COCIN.
The event, which focused on intercessions for Rev Francis Ejiroghene Waive, Gov Sheriff Oborevwori and president Bola Ahmed Tinubu, received overwhelming support and blessings from the assembled Christian leaders.
The clerics commended Waive for maintaining his integrity in politics and for his developmental strides in the Constituency, which he represents in the National Assembly.
They declared their unflinching support for his political aspirations, stating they would mobilize their church members to vote for him, irrespective of the political platform he chooses.
“You have brought no reproach to the name of Christ in your political career. We are proud of the positive impact you continue to make, not just in your constituency but in the nation at large,” the Christian leaders affirmed.
On his part, Rev Sunday Oghenechovwe thanked God for keeping his servant and expressed faith that God will continue to keep him. Rev Emmanuel Eredoro urged Rev Waive to continue to raise the bar in quality representation and good governance.
The prayer session featured notable Christian leaders, including Rev Fr. Jesuovie, Archbishop Solomon Gbakara, Archbishop T.E. Obie, Ven Azugo, Ven Kpangban, Ven B.A.C. Awaritoma, Pastor Gab Onobiokor, Bishop Idoro, Bishop Chris Okoh, Rev D.P.O. Sotu, Rev Julius Fovie, and Rev Gilbert Ogifo, among others.
In response, Rev Waive thanked the men of God and the Christian community for their unwavering support. He assured them of his commitment to better representation and governance by the grace of God. “Your prayers and encouragement inspire me to continue serving our people and raising the bar for effective representation,” Rev Waive stated.
