Tony Ezimakor, Abuja
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has lauded the efficacy of prayer and devine intervention in his emergence at the September 21 governorship election in Edo State.
Speaking Wednesday evening at post inauguration Thanksgiving Service held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City , Governor Okpebholo attributed his victory to God’s grace, constant prayers, and the support of Edo people.
He therefore enjoined Nigerians to place their trust in God irrespective of challenges they may encounter in life.
Governor Okpebholo also gave a vivid account on how he found a dead bat on his bed shortly before he was declared the winner of the 21st September Edo State governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), also gave praise to “men of God” he stood to weather the storm.
He remarked: “I want to thank God. In this last election, while I was praising God, they (traducers) were busy operating from television. They were busy operating from social media. They were busy operating from other television stations.
“But, I took the battle to God because I knew the secret. A few days to the election, they said I was crazy. We gathered to praise God in this State. They said, “What is he doing?” They were there on TV. But, I was listening to the voice of God. I won the battle.
“After the election on Sunday morning, I came to my room. I met a bat had died on my bed, without me shooting any arrow. But, the spirit of God was there. The arrow of God; The hand of God delivered me.
“I am grateful to the men of God that stood in the gap. I am grateful to those who believed that with God, all things are possible. And I will give you one advice- trust in God alone because he will do it for you.
The Governor disclosed that he did not consult any native doctor or prophet or visit any diviner or shrine to seek for help throughout the period of the electioneering campaign.
According to a statement by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to governor, the Thanksgiving service had in attendance prominent politicians, musicians, and clergymen.
