Governor Akeredolu Attends Church Service At St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo (Photos)

Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, on Sunday attended an interdenominational church service organized by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo state, a week after the church was attacked by gunmen, IGBERETV reports.

A statement shared with photos on his Facebook page reads;

"OWO TERROR ATTACK: WE WILL NOT BE SILENCED BY THIS COWARDLY ACTS-GOV AKEREDOLU

•Joins CAN Special Prayer Service At Church’s Premises

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, on Sunday said that the Southwest and the state in particular can not be conquered by the enemies of the people under any guise.

Governor Akeredolu stressed that the dastardly acts committed in Owo was targeted to create fears into the mind of the people.

The Governor noted that he will not be silenced by the cowardly acts of the terrorists who killed children, women and unharmed worshipers at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo last Sunday.

Arakunrin Akeredolu spoke at a special interdenominational prayer service organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Owo Chapter, and held at the premises of the St. Francis Catholic Church where 40 worshipers were killed.

The Governor also visited the Federal Medical Center and St. Louis Hospital, both in Owo to check on the survivors of the attack on admission.

He was accompanied to the church service by members of the state executive council led by the Chief of Staff to the Governor , Chief Gbenga Ale.

The prayer service was also attended by the Bishop of Owo Anglican Diocese, Dr. Stephen Fagbemi; the former General Superintendent of CAC worldwide, Baba Daniel Oloye; and several other men of God who led prayers.

Governor Akeredolu, who described the attack as painful, assured that efforts will be geared towards strengthening the security in the state and across the Southwest.

The Akeredolu equally encouraged all places of worship to install CCTV cameras and engage local security men to further provide security in their premises.

In his sermon, Bishop Fagbemi, lauded Governor Akeredolu for providing leadership, saying since the sad incident happened the Governor's continuous responses and actions have been unique and commendable.

He also lauded the Governor for his efforts in providing security for the protection of lives and property of the poeple of the state through the establishment of Amotekun Corps.

The Bishop expressed shock over the Owo attack, saying church of God should be a place of safety.

He, however, urged Christians not to entertain any fear, saying God will continue to be with them and give them victory.

According to him, despite the fact that some people have allowed themselves to be used by the devil, Jesus is still alive and will continue to protect and be with His poeple.

Bishop Fagbemi prayed God to expose the killers of the worshippers and their sponsors.

There were intercessory prayers for the the victims of the attack, Owo town and the state at large.

Richard Olatunde
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
June 12, 2022."

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Shame on Islamic terrorists and their helpers

It is always heartbreaking realising that tomorrow isn't promised and one can die at anytime looking at the situation of the country. The hope we once had have been tarnished with the nonchalant attitude of the government in addressing the issues.
While we hope in God for solutions, we must still help ourselves by being vigilant, giving suspicious movement nd information to the authorities and also forming sub-security groups within our villages because heaven help those who help themselves. It is well



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I feel like crying. STOP KILLING INNOCENT AND HELPLESS PEOPLE!!!!! PLSSSSSSSSSSSS!!

It is good to show strength in this trying times.

Look at what we are facing with a Christian vp, imagine what will happen when we have no eyes in the Nation’s security council meetings.

Tell Tinubu to choose a Muslim running mate let’s check something

Pray for Nigeria

The church of God won't be intimidated or suppressed By machinations of terror and evil.. we will march on against every adversaries.. nice one Arakunrin

There is no blessing in the attack.

The money donated by some of the ilks; their inability to speak truth to power, it is the primary cause of what led to the attack.

The government should be stoned out of the church for even desecrating it further with their presence.

But most likely, the priest is happy. He survived the attack, the parish is richer and more popular... while the dead are decaying and their dependents may never recover.

The government should be stoned out of the church for even desecrating it further with their presence.

The massacre is a fruit of bad leadership yet the church lent itself to be used for Photo Op by political jobbers whose attitude chiefly posited what led to the attack.

But most likely, some priests and churches now envy the attacked church; and would trade their members to death, to receive the millions and the attention St Francis Church in Owo has received.

But the government should have been be stoned out of the church.

This naija is finished

Ozoemena!!

Brilliant

I can see even white garments members in those pics.....that's hw it should be

MUZLIM/MUZLIM TICKET

I laugh when people say that Muslim Muslim ticket is not bad. A case study should be Kaduna State, how islamic terrorists are dealing with Southern Kaduna under a Muslim/Muslim administration.

For you the Muslims that think it doesn't bother them because they are also muslims. I'll need to remind you that it's not only the Christians who are feeling the heat, the security situation in Kaduna has totally degenerated. Hell Rufai has given a free hand to all terrorists to operate, kidnap and kill people with reckless abandon.

If Tinubu wins with a Muslim Muslim ticket... Those of you in the south would think twice before you travel to your home state because bandits will police all the major roads in the south.

Most of you here don't see beyond a day, you don't think things ahead of time... You just do things blindly just for that moment.

I hope you won't regret it.

othermen:
There is no blessing in the attack.

The money donated by some of the ilks; their inability to speak truth to power, it is the primary cause of what led to the attack.

The government should be stoned out of the church for even desecrating it further with their presence.

But most likely, the priest is happy. He survived the attack, the parish is richer and more popular... while the dead are decaying and their dependents may never recover.

The government should be stoned out of the church for even desecrating it further with their presence.

The massacre is a fruit of bad leadership yet the church lent itself to be used for Photo Op by political jobbers whose attitude chiefly posited what led to the attack.

But most likely, some priests and churches now envy the attacked church; and would trade their members to death, to receive the millions and the attention St Francis Church in Owo has received.

But the government should have been be stoned out of the church.

I just imagined how Christians will see Yemi Osinbajo after 2023. A Christian VP who never spoke out against the injustice of his people.

Not Atikulated Not BAtified
I'm Obidient

SO AKEREDOLU AND TINUBU MURDERED CATHOLIC FAITHFULS BECAUSE OF THEIR SELFISH POLITICAL INTERESTS.


I WONDER WHY AKETI ALLOWED TINUBU TO CARRY OUT THAT MASS MURDER IN ONDO STATE INSTEAD OF IRAGBIJI

Ok

Oju aye

The greatest enemies of the nation are those who threaten the religious affinity and territorial existence of the south and middle belt.
Shame on all Islamic terrorists and all Fulani jihadists. Their Islamic agenda in fulanizing the nation will never progress. They will and they can never stop the church of God from moving forward and they will never stop southern Nigeria from moving Great.

Na who die lose hope,,so they could still make Sunday service in that church yesterday ba? Cant they honour the dead by locking the church for their death?

whenever election is near, there is always an increase in bloodshed of the innocents. It has always been like that in Nigeria for ages. I wouldn't be surprised if Tinubu is behind this.

murderers everywhere.

Eye service

Kingspin:
Shame on Islamic terrorists and their helpers

Especially hell rufai

Good gesture
We want churches secured
Promo sales dm

One thing I love about we yoruba, the way we embrace each other is commending.
See cherubim and seraphim members there and I bet Muslim would also be there to sympathize with people injured. That is us in yoruba land, we don't discriminate nor do we stigmatize. God bless Odua descendants.

MyVILLAGEpeople:


I just imagined how Christians will see Yemi Osinbajo after 2023. A Christian VP who never spoke out against the injustice of his people.

That man is a total disaster...

Penguin2:
Look at what we are facing with a Christian vp, imagine what will happen when we have no eyes in the Nation’s security council meetings.

Tell Tinubu to choose a Muslim running mate let’s check something

Your state governor is always present or represented

All these fanfare won't do any good, our leaders always brandish themselves after a terrible incident, they try to show face and behave like they have the people at heart. wen last him go church like this amidst so much fanfare, go snap picture and now all is well, the mata go die natural death due to old age and neglect....
Sad

melonsgroup:
Pray for Nigeria

Is that all you have to show?

Alakunrin Akeredolu has been active lately though being his second tenure. Good gesture of solidarity

If him like make him go Vatican, Christianity in naija is something else