Udom Emmanuel, governor of Akwa
Ibom state, says that he wrestled not against human flesh but what he described
as ‘powers and principalities’ during the just concluded governorship election
in the state.
Emmanuel made this statement
during a thanksgiving service to celebrate his reelection as the governor of
the state at the Godswill Akpabio international stadium, Uyo, the state
capital, on Friday.
The governor also said that
although those he described as strong forces were against the state, but God
rescued the state by granting him victory at the polls.
“This battle wasn’t about the
flesh. We were not wrestling against the flesh but powers and principalities
but God gave us victory,” said Emmanuel.
“God used this victory to show
that His redemption on the cross was not in vain. God used this victory to
defend the church…his name.
“At a point, it seemed as if we
were almost overwhelmed but God gave us victory. God used the Akwa-Ibom people
to show his victory. I have never seen where the people showed love like they
did for our governments. Our pledge is that we will continue to serve you God
almighty, we will not place your interest above the interest of the common man.
“Every strength, might, wisdom,
power that God has given us, we will deploy them to work for the state. I want
to thank God for not putting us to shame.
“God has given life to Akwa Ibom
state. This is a new beginning for the state. No man shall be able to stop what
God has destined for Akwa Ibom state. No man can and no strength can cover
Emmanuel. I subdue any altar, man, force against Akwa Ibom state.”
The governor also thanked all
those who played various roles in his emergence, those who voted, coordinated,
and gave support in their various capacities.
He pledged that his
administration would continue to serve both God and the people with strength
and vigour.
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