The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has urged worshippers to mobilise support for its members vying for various political positions in the 2023 general elections.

Ralph Afalagboye, Regional Evangelist of the Church in Ebonyi, said this during his sermon on Sunday in Abakaliki. He stressed that members would continue to be the church’s top priority in terms of support.

Mr Afalagboye stated the need to have covenant with God, as such act could bring victory, peace amongst others.

He prayed for victory for all its members seeking for political positions, including the Ebonyi Gubernatorial Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr IfeanyiChukwuma Odii, who attended the Church.

“Convent with God can help to achieve promotions and favours from above.

“There is need to always draw closer to God because when you are in Christ, you become a new creature and old things will pass away.

“God never forgets His own people. I declare convent for safety and peace for the nation and for citizens

“Convent for promotion and for victory. I prayed as a child of God, you are to be victorious in all you do.

“In this election, we are supporting every one of our members, irrespective of the political parties. We have no party but this is our position.

“Our members are our top priority in the coming general elections. RCCG members must know that our member is our own,” he added.

In his response, Mr Odii expressed gratitude to the RCCG for their prayers and support at ensuring that he becomes the governor of Ebonyi.

“I sincerely appreciate the support and the prayers I have been receiving. May the Almighty God continue to make the way and I believe in the end, the outcome will be victorious,” Mr Odii added. 

(NAN)