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No power can bring me down – Governor Wike boasts

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Cover photo: Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike  (r) and the Resident Pastor of Living Faith Church, Rivers State Headquarters, Pastor Peter Ogbondemin during a special Christmas Service on Sunday in Port Harcourt. 

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike  has stated that no power can bring him down because he is solidly and comfortably  rooted in God.

This was disclosed in a press release issued by the Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor on Electronic Media, Mr. Simeon Nwakaudu.

Governor Wike spoke at the Rivers State Headquarters of Living Faith Church  in Port Harcourt during  a  Special Christmas Church Service on Sunday . 

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He was accompanied to the Christmas Church Service by his wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike and their children. 

The governor  said  that Rivers State will continue to overcome trials and oppressive  tendencies because of God’s grace. 

According to him, while other states are battling with economic downturn, Rivers State is operating a  Jesus economy, which entails Divine provsion and sustenance. 

“If God be for us, nobody can be against us. We have had turbulent times, but we have always come out victorious. 

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“This state is a Christian State.  Therefore, we shall  continue  to collaborate with the Church”, the  governor said. 

He informed  that the State Government  will support  schools owned by Churches with grants. He added that the ongoing construction of the State Ecumenical Centre  will be completed  by May, 2017.

He noted that the Church stood by  him right from the campaign period till date,a when he is transforming   the state. 

The governor  called on the Church to continue  praying for his administration for God’s protection and wisdom. 

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In his sermon, Resident Pastor of Living Faith Church, Rivers State Headquarters, Pastor Peter Ogbondemin said that Christmas is relevant because Jesus Christ came to restore Divine presence to man.

Highpoint of the Christmas Celebration was the Special Prayers for Governor Wike and Rivers State by the congregation. 

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