As delegates of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) gather in Abuja for its convention, one thing that has generated discussions at the Eagle Square venue even more than the Concensus list is the deluge of ” Godswill Akpabio For President” banners around the venue.
Though there are banners of other aspirants, the Pro-Akpabio groups especially the Godswill Akpabio Uncommon Transformational Support Organisation ( GAUTSO) are very conspicuous and strategically located too.
The members of the group were also spotted in their special Teeshirts at the convention ground waving flags and insisting that they would like the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio to enter the presidential race.
According to National Coordinator of GAUTSO, Dr. Ben Ogugua O., the group believes that Senator Akpabio on account 9f his track record in Akwa-Ibom state is what Nigeria needs at this moment.” A man who is firm, a performer and a unifier”
He noted that apart from enhancing the educational sector, he was also big in infrastructural development, health sector and sports.
Meanwhile, Dr Ogugua O. has called on all members of GAUTSO and indeed all Nigerians to embark on seven days of prayer and fasting starting Sunday, March 27 to Saturday, April 2nd for Senator Akpabio.
Dr Ogugua made this known during a conference call from Lagos with the executives of GAUTSO nation-wide.
He noted that, ” the prayers and fasting are for uncommon transformation as this is not only a key decision-making time for our beloved Senator Akpabio, but also a time for prayers for God’s grace to guide him as he finalizes his decision on running for the Presidency”.
Ogugua urged all GAUTSO members of all faiths to say special prayers in their various worship places for God to guide Senator Akpabio in responding to the earnest yearnings of his supporters.
He noted that Senator Akpabio has always turned to God for guidance and and help; seeking God’s face in challenging times of his life, going on pilgrimages across the world, setting aside programmes to glorify God like the 10,000-man Christmas Carol choir and more.
Ogugua believes that God, who has led Senator Akpabio thus far, is surely taking him somewhere. He called on all well-meaning Nigerians to pray that like the prophets of old, Senator Akpabio will lead Nigeria to the Promised Land and give us the Nigeria of our dream.
Adding his voice to the call for prayers, GAUTSO Spokesperson, Engr Ben Akah, charged all group members to, “pray fervently for God’s protection and direction for H.E. Godswill Akpabio”.
GAUTSO Woman Leader Mrs Evelyn said, “We the women, mothers and widows, are praying for God to protect and keep him”.
In her telephone response to this call to prayer, the co-Coordinator and Spokesperson, GAUTSO CALABAR Chapter, Mrs Helen Bassey-Osijo, said, “with God all things are possible”.
The National Coordinator shared a simple prayer to be said by all GAUTSO members and well wishers.
The GAUTSO PRAYER FOR H.E. AKPABIO
May the Lord keep you from all harm, may He watch over your life.
May the God of Jacob protect you
May he give you what you desire and make all your plans succeed.
Amen.
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