Soludo Salutes ‘Odumeje’ On 30th Anniversary Of Ministry Warns Against Church Politics
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has congratulated Pastor Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, the General Overseer of Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention Deliverance Ministry Inc., Onitsha on the occasion of his 30th anniversary in the Lord’s vineyard.
Soludo who graced the event in Fegge, Onitsha on Sunday described Ohanaemere popularly known as ‘Odumeje‘ as a true man of God adding that 30 years on the pulpit signified maturity, preparation, and a milestone.
He said the fiery preacher was a vital ally in the state’s crackdown on criminal idolatry and ‘eze nwanyi’, adding that his church’s advocacy complemented the Anambra Homeland Security Law to make the state cleaner and safer.
The governor cautioned against turning churches into arenas of politics instead of the place of worship saying he said he attended the event out of his commitment to ecumenism and his role as ‘father of all’ in Anambra.
He said he took a personal decision never to campaign in Church six months before he became governor till date.
“Once you are preaching in the name of Jesus Christ, we are one. Odumeje, you are part of Christendom,” he said.
Soludo recalled when he took the hard decision of demolishing part of the church structure to make way for the dredging of the sakamori drainage.
He said Odumeje was now on the right track and doing the true work of God through his extensive charity.
Soludo announced a state donation to support the church’s youth empowerment drive which aligned it with his administration’s One Youth, Two Skills initiative.
“I want to officially recognise Prophet Odumeje as a partner in Anambra’s progress and development,” he said.
The event drew politicians, captains of industry, hospitality providers and faithful from across anambra beyond.
