By Tom Garba, Yola
Senator Ishaku Abbo, aka Cliff, has received double honours from the North East Christian Gospel Singers, otherwise known as Mawakan Sabon Rai Don kowa.
Abbo, last weekend, received the prestigious award that culminated in his nomination as the Patron of the group because of his selfless service, excellent impact and productive contributions to humanity.
The Deeper Life camp ground, Yola, was a beehive of activities as youths from the six North Eastern states of Nigeria, comprising Adamawa, Taraba, Bauchi, Gombe, Borno and Yobe, during their yearly singing event, decorated Senator Ishaku Abbo as their new patron.
Abbo was conferred with such an honour because of his resilience in pushing the cause of humanity, especially the youth of Northern Nigeria.
The President, New Life for All Singers, Evangelist JJ Muzong and the founder of the organization, Dr. Markus Isa Tallum as well as hundreds of youths and Christian leaders were in attendance and witnessed the investiture of Senator Abbo.
Abbo alongside his wife, Patience, other prominent individuals and Hon Paul Samuel, a member of the Adamawa State House of Assembly accompanied him to the award centre.
“I sincerely wish to appreciate this wonderful group for finding me worthy of this award and fit to be a PATRON.
“Special thanks also to my wives Stacey Ishaku Abbo and Emily Ishaku Abbo for their support and standing by me in this ministry of service to God through service to humanity,” he said.
During the occasion, Senator Abbo delivered a sermon on “Why the righteous must participate in politics” while reading from the Bible text of Proverb 29:2.
According to him Christians are the salt and the light of the world and God expects them to shine and impact humanity anywhere they go.
He said there is no excuse for Christians not to participate in politics because leadership with good leaders has fallen within the standards of God who is the head of all leaders.
He stressed that when the righteous is on the throne, the people rejoice but when the wicked rules calamity befalls humanity.
He urged Christians, especially the youths to fully participate in politics because it’s the foundation of sound democracy.
