From Yakubu Busari Jos
Dr Ikeh
The founder of Glory Chapel, Church International, Dr Chuks Ikeh has urged the Christian Association Of Nigeria, CAN, to be more forthright in speaking toward protecting the lives and property of ‘brethren’, in the face of the unyielding activities of bandits and Boko Haram terrorists.
In an interview with our correspondent at the headquarters of Glory Chapel, Bukuru, Jos South LGA of Plateau State, Dr Ikeh, a US based cleric, condemned the killings going on Nigeria and called on the church leaders to speak on the state of terror and insecurity to world with one voice.
He said, “It’s quite unfortunate, I don’t want to destroy the body of Christians but I am worried about the business of materialism, that has crept into the body of Christians, CAN; they lay emphasis more on materialism; government now induce them with money to shut their mouth”.
“ I was surprised that after the butchering of CAN Chairman in Adamawa state, the Northern CAN went to pray for the protection of President Muhammadu Buhari. When they are killing Christian, we don’t expect them to behave in that manner because it does not send a serious warning over the consequences of shedding innocent blood by his kinsmen ”
He employed the church to rise up to the challenges of killings, kidnapping, land grabbing and destruction of lives, properties and churches by religion extremist for political and economic gain.
Dr Okeh took time to explain Church’s Annual Convention titled Supernatural Explosion 2020.
He said it was taken from Acts 12 : 10-11 and organized as an annual event to create revival in the souls of worshipers and devotees of the Christian faith.
“This program normally hosts a guest speaker who preaches, teaches and conducts a detailed exposition of the chosen theme.
“We had the honour of hosting this year, Dr Raymond AKAMS, an Italian resident of Ghana origin.
“The program was very successful and rich in content. Attendees were sensitized on the current events in the church based on what transpired in the early church. Acts 12 : 1-12
“The need to avoid remaining silent and the dangers of doing so in the face of persecution and killings of church leaders. Rather than co-operate with Herod and celebrate the killing and annihilation of church leaders and saints, we should wake up to our responsibilities in prayers and necessary action.”
The convention ended with celebrations of songs and everyone in attendance was treated with a sumptuous lunch.
