Be good citizens, seek God, Leader Obu urges Nigerians
From Boniface Okoro, Umuahia
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L – R) State Coordinator, Mansion of Blessednessness, Christ Ambassador of Mercy Ogbareke, DeputyAdministrator, Evangelism, Archbishop Chris Nwosu, Abia State Administrator, Bishop Denis Onuoha, BCS Spokesman, Amah Williams, HG Archbishop John Onyekwere, Blessed Mother Chnwe Okonije, Priest, Umuahia Pentecostal Centre, at the Press *Briefing*
The Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) has called Nigerians to seek God’s divine intervention in the problems besieging the nation, saying that only the Almighty God alone could give peace to the country and the world.
The Founder and Sole Spiritual Head of BCS, Leader Olumba Olumba Obu, made the call during a Press Conference in Umuahia, Abia State capital, on Saturday, December 16, 2023. He encouraged Nigerians to be good citizens despite the socio-economic and political problems and insecurity ravaging the country and leave everything in the hands of God.
The Sustainer of the BCS noted that what was happening in the country was the will of God and requires that her political leaders should turn to God for solutions to the numerous ills plaguing the country.
“The challenges Nigeria is facing today, requires that the nation should turn to God for solution. The leadership of Nigeria should acknowledge the presence of God so that He would show them direction,” said Leader Olumba Olumba Obu, who was represented by the BCS Spokesman, Patriarch Christ Shepherd Amah Williams, during the Press Conference held at the BCS Bethel on Niger Road, Umuahia.
“It is the will of God that we experience what we are experiencing today. No matter the situation, we urge all Nigerians to be good citizens and leave everything in the hands of God,” he admonished.
The BCS Spiritual Head enjoined Nigeria’s political and other world leaders to practice his teachings of servant leadership, purity, love and fear of God, noting that peace was eluding the world because people have strayed from God.
“Today’s world is full of crimes and brutality and there is no peace in the world, even nature is not at peace with man. Natural disasters that take lives and destroy properties in unimaginable proportions have become a daily occurrence and man has refused to ask himself why are all these things happening. Immorality is at its peak, as man continues to hold unto sinful and godless nature. Satanism is the order of the day; many people worship God Almighty in vain because they teach false doctrines and the tradition of men.
“Some have introduced idle worshipping into the house of God. As was foretold, perilous times are already here, and some people have departed from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of the devil; speaking lies in hypocrisy and their conscience seared with a hot iron,” he observed, adding, “the only way out for man is to embrace the Brotherhood of Man and the Fatherhood of God as taught by Leader Olumba Olumba Obu.”
“Events happening in the world today have clearly shown that the sure path to prosperity and salvation of man lies in the core values and basic principles taught by Leader Olumba Olumba Obu,” he stressed, explaining that Brotherhood of the Cross and Star was not a cult group, as perceived by many, but a religious body; “an ideal instrument for mankind to regain her spiritual, moral and social freedom as people created to serve God’s purpose.”
“It (BCS) is a spiritual institution that transforms man from the state of imperfection to perfection through the teaching and practicing of the Word of God and takes man to the realization of the unadulterated wisdom and understanding of His being as an integral part of the divine,” he added.
Williams used the Press Briefing forum to announce and invite the general public and the inhabitants of the world, irrespective of religion, nationality, culture or race to the week-long activities line up to mark the 2023 edition of the celebration of Divine Manifestation (birthday) of Leader Olumba Olumba Obu which will be held at the World Headquarters of BCS, in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, and other parts of the world, from December 25 – 30, 2023.
According to Williams, the events would be flagged off on Monday, December 25, 2023 at the BCS headquarters, 34 Ambo Street, Calabar, followed by charity works of feeding and clothing the poor and needy, among others things, and visiting orphanages and destitute homes, on Tuesday, December 26; while on Wednesday, by 9 p.m, people would gather at BCS Bethels across the world for an all-night prayer. Thursday is dedicated to all-day fasting and reflecting of the sufferings of Jesus Christ for humanity while Friday, December 29, 2023 would feature the 5th Edition of the Leader Olumba Olumba Obu Annual Public Lecture with the theme: “The Impact of God’s Manifestation on Human Civilization.” Venue is the main Auditorium of Transcorp Hotel, Calabar.
The celebration would climax on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the BCS World Headquarters in Calabar with Leader Olumba Olumba Obu showering blessings to the entire world, and would be rounded off with a Thanksgiving Service on Sunday.
The Muslim community in Abia State was part of the briefing as the Chief Imam of the state was represented by Mallam Abubakar Haruna, who delivered a goodwill message on his behalf. The Umuahia Bethel Administrator, Archbishop Anthony Etim, among others, equally witnessed the briefing.
