Politics
Governor Emmanuel Speaks On Difference Between Spiritual Fathers And Godfather
He Stated That Spiritual Father Carries The Presence Of God
Udom Emmanuel, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has stated that even though political godfathers can disappoint, spiritual father’s can not.
Gov. Emmanuel stated this at a service seeking God’s blessings at the Qua Iboe Church in Ikot Ekpene yesterday, according to Sahara Reporters.
He stated that spiritual fathers always radiated the presence of God.
A tweet on the official Twitter handle of the Akwa Ibom State quoted the governor as saying: “Political fathers can disappoint, but spiritual fathers cannot because the presence of God goes with them at all times“.
Naija News had earlier reported that Godswill Akpabio, the former minority leader in the Senate had refer to Governor Emmanuel as a “mistake”.
Akpabio, who had defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, was reported to have said he regretted imposing Emmanuel on the people of the state and asking for their forgiveness
Emmanuel on Monday while reacting to the statement, dared the former governor to a debate ahead of the 2019 elections.
Speaking at Ikot Ekpene, the Governor at a rally in his honour at Onna Sports Stadium, said he was ready to present the facts of his administration to the world and that anyone who can confront him should come forward.