…as Chief Eze recalls Prophecy of Rivers Governorship, hails ALEM founder as God’s Axe for Justice,Outstanding Philanthropy
By Olawale Lamina
The former governor of Rivers state and past minister of transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, CRA and his political loyalist, Chief Eze Chuiwuemeka Eze have paid glowing tributes to the General Supretendent of Abundant Life Evangel Mission Incorporated, ALEM, Apostle Eugene Ogu on his 64 years birthday, for his humility ,prophetic gift and passion for the Kingdom work.
The duo in their separate birthday felicitations, recalled remarkable moments in their relationship with the Man of God and the impacts made in the lives of the people by him and his ministry over the years.
Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi and Chief Eze Chuiwuemeka Eze, his political ally
On his part, the former Rivers State Governor and erstwhile Minister of Transportation, who is also the Vice Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rt. Hon. Barr Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi extolled the virtues of Apostle Eugene Egwuatu Ogu, the General Superintendent of Abundant Life Evangel Mission (ALEM) and the President, Arm of Hope Foundation (AHF), describing him as “a great Man of God with unshakable integrity, unyielding competence, transparency, humility, simplicity, and uncommon boldness-cum-fearlessness, who staked his life and spiritual reputation to stand on the side of truth and justice in the events that defined the 2007 governorship elections in Rivers state” and culminated, eventually, in his emergence as the Governor of the state.
Amaechi went further to describe Apostle Ogu as a charismatic and visionary leader, pro-active thinker, philanthropist, and quintessential preacher, who joined in a spiritual partnership with the two-terms Governor of Rivers State, for service to humanity and Rivers people in particular, and in that union with the great man of God, benefited immensely from God’s favor thereafter.
While acknowledging the extensive services and the great impact of the Arm of Hope Foundation which was founded by Apostle Eugene Ogu and wife Millie, Amaechi recalled partnering with the Arm of Hope Foundation to erect a school for the less privileged and other compassionate and humanitarian deeds, a Nigerian media personality and public affairs commentator, Chief Eze Chuiwuemeka Eze simply referred to the birthday celebrant “as a custodian of kingdom hidden mysteries,” and atop recalled a vital moment that shaped the Rivers State political history through the gift of spiritual clairvoyance displayed by the ALEM founder, by stating that:
“Apostle Ogu ruffled some feathers in Rivers State when, under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, declared openly on 31st December 2006 Passover Night that, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi, the then Speaker of Rivers House of Assembly, as the next governor! Amaechi was later denied PDP gubernatorial ticket by President Obasanjo and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, describing Amaechi ticket as k-legged. News agents feasted on this prophecy when Sir Celestine Omehia was eventually elected and sworn in as the governor.
“Many castigated Apostle Ogu and dismissed him as a false prophet. And the table turned on 25th October, 2007 when the Supreme Court sacked Governor Omehia and ordered that Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi be sworn in immediately as the governor, proving Apostle Ogu’s prophecy absolutely correct.”
Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, who is a Media Consultant based in Port Harcourt, described Apostle Ogu as a preacher and mentor, whose work spans several distinct areas including Ministry Leadership, Humanitarian Work which provides scholarships for orphans and free medical outreach, driven by his ministry’s guiding vision, “Except We Care, The People Perish” and Social Advocacy exemplified by speaking candidly about Nigerian politics, as the celebrant regularly addresses issues of corruption, governance, and national development.
Eze concluded his tribute by saying, “As I Present 64 Garlands to Apostle Ogu, God’s Axe For Justice, An Outstanding Philanthropist, A General in God’s Vineyard, Peter the Rock of our generation, A Maverick Revolutionist, an enigmatic per excellence, a Prophet of note, a Progressive of repute and a Phenomenal Personality whose love for humanity is infectious as he clocks 64.
Apostle Eugene Egwuatu Ogu was born on the 22nd day of July 1962 in the city of Limbe Cameroon to an indigent Nigerian family, his parents Mr. & Mrs. Boniface Ogu (late) of Ndiuhu Amuzi, Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State.
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