Igbo Elders Go Spiritual Over 2023 Elections
By Boniface Ihiasota, USA
With less than two weeks to go before the general election, the prayer arm of the Igbo Elders Consultative Forum has started a 14-day prayer and fasting session for a peaceful election.
The forum believes that despite efforts by certain malicious agents to cause chaos and disruption, the power of God will neutralize their actions.
Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, the leader of the IECF and former governor of Anambra State, emphasized the importance of prayers in the election and said that the spiritual exercise has the theme of “Emergence of a New Nigeria through Effectual Intercession.”
Evangelist Iwuchukwu Ezenwafor of the Ark Bearer of New Nigeria added that Nigeria is destined to be the Giant of Africa and should set a positive example in its democratic and electioneering process.
According to the man of God, “Nigeria is not a mere coincidence but a standard bearer, pacesetter, trail blazer and a typical example of what an ideal developing country should be even in the prevailing democratic and electioneering process”.
Other prayer points listed by him included, “That as an entity housing a significant population of true worshippers of the Lord God Almighty, the grace, mercy, compassion and power of the Almighty will ever be present to overshadow the entire process of the forthcoming general election followed by a smooth transition to new administrations at all levels.
“That though certain notorious elements of disorder or wicked agents of destabilisation and habitual enemies of peace and progress masquerading as ethnic and religious bigots would likely choose to foment crisis, the overpowering ever presence and influence of the spirit divine shall supernaturally contain and neutralise their excesses to their own chagrin.
“That the the general election shall reflect an exceptional improvement, and thereby post an unusual credibility record that would consequently revolutionise the future electioneering processes within the country and across the African continent.
“That there shall be a distinct, clear-cut and profound electoral victory in each elective office by the best candidate approved by God Almighty and graciously acceptable to the generality of Nigerians.”
