The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, William F. Kumuyi, has urged Nigerian political leaders to place the welfare of citizens at the centre of governance, reminding them that the authority they exercise comes from the people who elected them.
Kumuyi gave the admonition on Friday during a courtesy visit to the palace of Kevin Ngozi Anugwo, the Eze Ekpeye-Logbo III, in Ahoada, Rivers State.
Speaking during the visit, the cleric emphasised that political leaders must resist the temptation to place themselves above the people, stressing that citizens expect them to faithfully deliver on the mandate for which they were voted into office.
He explained that his presence in the area was connected to the ongoing Global Crusade with Kumuyi, a programme designed to remind people across the world that faith in Christ provides hope and answers to life’s challenges.
“The crusade is meant to remind everyone that Christ Jesus is all-sufficient,” Kumuyi said. “Let it be known that God is sufficient to meet the needs of everyone who comes to Him through faith in Jesus.”
The three-day crusade began on Friday and is scheduled to conclude on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
During the palace visit, Kumuyi also offered prayers for the monarch, asking God to grant him wisdom and strength to continue serving both his people and the cause of the kingdom of God effectively.
In his remarks, the Eze Ekpeye-Logbo recalled the cleric’s earlier visit to the kingdom in 2024, noting that it had a positive impact on the community.
According to him, the previous visit contributed to improved relationships across political, cultural, and social circles within the area.
The monarch expressed joy at hosting Kumuyi once again and said the people of Ekpeye Kingdom were expecting greater spiritual blessings from the crusade.
Dignitaries present at the occasion included the State Overseer of Rivers Central Administration and South-South Coordinator of the Deeper Life Church, Pious Idume, as well as the host State Overseer for Rivers West Administration, Nkeruwem Ukoh.
More than 12 other state and regional overseers of the church attended the visit, alongside over 15 traditional rulers, clan heads, and chiefs from communities across the Ekpeye Kingdom.
