Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has challenged every eligible Abia resident to obtain his permanent voter’s card (PVC) for the 2027 general election.
Speaking at the Mater Dei Catholic Cathedral, Umuahia, on Wednesday during the Chrism Mass celebration of the Catholic Church, Gov. Otti reminded the Church of what God did in Abia in 2023 Governorship Poll, describing it as a miracle.
“You know, when things like this happen, some people will not be happy and they will want to do everything to take you back to where you are coming from, also known as Egypt.
“But, it is for us to say, we will not go back to Egypt. Does anybody want to go back to Egypt ?
“So, if you have not registered to vote, (that is your permanent voters’ card – PVC), if you don’t have it, or you have not registered, or you were not 18 in 2023, you have an opportunity to register now.
“The only way you can guarantee against going back to Egypt is your PVC. That is the only message I have for you today.
“Once you have done your own, you know God will do His own. But, if you sleep, God cannot do for you what you can do for yourself,” The Governor pointed out.
He thanked the Bishop and all Catholic faithful for their support and called for its sustenance while wishing them a fantastic Easter celebration.
In his homily, the Catholic Bishop of Umuahia Diocese, Most Rev. Father Michael Kalu Ukpong who explained what the Chrism Mass means in Holy Week liturgy, noted that all the sacraments gain their strength from the death and resurrection of Christ, stressed the need to have a sober reflection by all.
Bishop Ukpong charged urge the Church to be careful of the kind of oil they receive these days from individuals who claim to be servants of God, pointing out that, performing miracles does not mean that such are genuine servants of God.
The mass which featured the renewal of vows by the priests, consecration of the oils of the sick, baptism and the holy Chrism attracted the presence of the Deputy Governor Engr Ikechukwu Emetu, the member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia at the National Assembly, Hon. Obi Aguocha, and other dignitaries .
