Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday, declared that no one can chase out of the office of the Governor of the state, noting that no man is more powerful than God.
Fubara assured the people that his administration would make a difference in governance, noting he was merely a watcher and not a controller over the affairs of the state.
He said those seeking absolute control got obsessed with power, became ruthless and delightfully trampled on the rights and liberties of the people they claimed to serve.
Fubara, however, said he’s not like them, insisting that he would continue to watch over the affairs of the state entrusted in his care with the fear of God, and make Rivers people truly proud of his time of service.
The Governor spoke at the baby dedication service in honour of the family of Mr and Mrs Henry Wordu at the Royal House of Grace International Church in Rumueme Community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the State.
Fubara, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Nelson Chukwudi, thanked the church for their fervent prayers.
He said his government was still standing strong and daring to implement impactful policies and programmes that advanced the progress and growth of the state because of the church’s prayers
He said no single man was more powerful than God to thwart divine purpose, adding that the hearts of kings were willed to any direction by God to do His bidding.
Fubara said, “No man is more powerful than God. And even the heart of that wicked and heartless man or whatever you want to call it, it is even in the palm of God’s hand.
“It’s like a water that God turns in directions He wants. So, it’s only God that will continue to help us. And I know that He will lead us to a successful end.
“For us, by the special grace of God, He has placed us, today, to watch over the affairs, not to control, but watch over the affairs of this State. I am not controlling, but watching the affairs; and I will watch through the fear of God.
“I will watch, understanding that one day, I will leave and account for the way I had watched over the affairs for all of us.
“It’s when you are of the mind of controlling power, that you will become obsessed. But when you are watching, you know that one day, you will leave and another will take over.
“So, I will watch with the fear of God, and I will make everyone of you proud. I will make a difference in leadership, and that difference will be to give everybody the opportunity to be free in this State”.
Fubara further said, “And I am here to say thank you, first for all your prayers. A good number of you don’t even know me, have not seen me, have not had any personal contact with me, but from the time God showed His mercy upon us, you have always prayed for us, wish us well, and your prayers have always been answered by God.
“We are only standing because of your prayers. What we have gone through in this State, no previous government had gone through it. But it is only God that has made us still standing. Not just standing, but standing in the strength of God.
“It is only God and God alone. Without God, it won’t and will never be possible. So, I want to thank the Almighty God for showing His mercy, His grace that none of us even merit, but He poured it on us abundantly.”
The Governor explained that he was at the church service to identify with Mr Wordu, whom he described as a wonderful and great personality, and also to be part of the dedication of their baby to God.
He said, “So, we are here to join everyone to make the promise that we will continue to pray for this baby. We will physically support the upbringing of this child in the fear of God and in the understanding of the workings of God in the lives of everyone.
“Nothing happens without God. He is a perfect designer. Before anything happens, He knows the end from the beginning. He already knows where he is going.
“It’s important you understand who a successful father is. A successful father is not measured by the wealth, money, houses, but when you are surrounded by worthy children.
“So, my prayer is that this baby will grow to bring honour to the Henry’s family; to bring honour to this church; to bring honour to this State; and bring honour to our country, Nigeria.”
Fubara, who urged the church to continue to pray for his administration because God had already taken charge, insisted that Rivers and its people had been truly liberated by God.
The Governor, who assured that he’ll uphold what was right and just in the interest of the state, donated N100million to support the church on behalf of the state government.
