Don’t Endanger Peoples Lives, Kattey Warns Politicians

The Province of Niger Delta, Anglican Communion, has cautioned politicians in the region and the rest of the country against acts that may endanger the lives of the people.
Archbishop of the province, Most Rev. Ignatius kattey, who said this in a presidential address at the 3rd session of the 7th Synod of Diocese of Niger Delta North, at St. Silas Anglican Church, Eneka, also decried the level of insecurity in the country.
Kattey, who is also the Bishop, Diocese of Niger Delta North, said that the game of politics must not be played at the detriment of the people for whom it is meant to benefit.
The Archbishop also stressed the need for leaders in the various political parties to demonstrate Christian leadership qualities of service, humility and integrity to give glory of God.
The cleric also enjoined the Governors of states in the South-South to be focused, dynamic and transparent while maintaining their commitment to good governance.
“The entire peace-loving and good people of the region are praying for them”, the Bishop said.
The cleric also commended Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State for his zero-tolerance to cultism and secret societies in all educational institutions in the state.
“Governor Wike has not left anyone in doubt of his administration’s desire to provide quality education but also create employment opportunities for the graduates.
“He has reintroduced boarding system in some selected secondary schools in Port Harcourt and is paying examination fees and materials for the National Examinations Council, and released funds for the accreditation of 17 academic programmes in Rivers State University of Science and technology (RSUST),” he said.
Kattey described the theme of the Synod which is: “The second coming of Jesus Christ”, as apt in view of the happenings across the world.
He argued that unfolding events across the world must keep Christians at alert as the Lord Jesus Christ may come any moment.
The cleric, who cited various Biblical prophecies to buttress his point, said that even the Islamic religion has attested to the second coming of Jesus Christ.
“When we have heard and understand the truth of Christ’s promised return, we cannot just keep living our lives in the same old way.
“Future events have present implications that we cannot ignore.
“We, therefore, must be ready at all times so that we shall not be caught unawares”, he said.