ZION B-BC NEWSLETTER. [ A Publication of the Zion Faith Bible-Believing Church, Kpeyegyi, Abuja Nigeria. ] { VOL. 3. NO 87. 12-04-15.} “…ONLY The Truth, Will Set You Free! (John.8:32). THE ROYAL THRONE IS NOT A SEAT FOR CARNAL ARROGANCE! The overzealous, undiplomatic, unguarded and unsavoury Royal Threat, laced with ethnic discrimination and bias by a prominent monarch nearly truncated the peaceful co-existence between resident Lagos IGBOS and their YORUBA brethren in the week before the second rounds of Nigeria’s General Elections, of the Governorship and States Houses of Assembly which took place through a multitude of prayers, and ended on a peaceful note on Saturday, 11 April, 2015! *Why would the Lagos monarch threaten the Igbos with deaths through the diabolical occult or drowning in the waters of the Lagoon, if they failed to vote for his preferred gubernatorial candidate for the top seat? Voting of candidates at any giving election remains the exclusive prerogative of the electorate in question to make his/her choice without any form of harassment or intimidation. *The Oba has neither denied nor retracted the said threat statement but the All Progressives Congress [APC] national leaders have apologized to the Igbos and we are delighted to report that the IGBOS added their votes to ensure victory for the party’s candidate at the just-concluded polls! The Lord Jesus Christ, who is the KING of Kings and the LORD of Lords arrived at a Cross-road before His Crucifixion and when He could not prevail in prayer with the FATHER, He submitted to divine will by saying: “….THY WILL BE DONE! He gave God the glory! [Matthew.26:42]. *The Jewish King Herod Agrippa, of Israel who was very displeased with the people of Tyre and Sidon, who were nourished by the King’s country, was not so humble before God. “And upon a set day, [Acts.12.21-24], Herod arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. “And the people gave a shout, saying it was the voice of a god and not of a man. “And immediately, the angel of the LORD smote him, because he gave not God the glory; and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost. “But the word of God grew and multiplied”. *Who is a King? A king is a male ruler of a country who holds the position because of his royal birth. A king could also refer to the most important, best or most impressive member of a group of animals, things or people. For instance, the Lion is often called King of the Jungle, while late Michael Jackson was called, King of Pop Music! *In the game of CHESS, the king is the most important piece on the board. It can move one square in any direction. *The male King of Lagos City, Nigeria, locally addressed as the OBA OF LAGOS threatened to destroy the IGBO RESIDENT ELECTORATE if they refused to vote his choice candidate as Governor on Saturday 11 April, 2015 because he had GRIEVED THE HOLY SPIRIT WHO COULD HAVE GIVEN HIM THE REQUIRED WISDOM TO HANDLE THE DELICATE SITUATION! *Is this a time to harass and intimidate the Igbo clan of Lagos State into submission to vote for a preferred candidate *Is this a time for exhibiting arrogance, opulence, influence, connections and power by the Oba who is highly respected as a leader in the ranking of Local Government and State Authority? *Oba Rilwanu Akinolu had lived with the Igbos from childhood to date which proves that ethnic rapport was never in question….so why the sudden animosity? *Of all global MONARCHS, the British Queen stands very distinguished for comportment, decorum, candour, charisma and diplomacy in matters of political governance, in spite of the fact that she is the statutory Head of the British Government and the Commonwealth! *Since 6 February, 1952, when the incumbent monarch, Elizabeth II [now 89 years], ascended the throne of her late father, King George the VI, she had exhibited exemplary and sterling leadership qualities in spite of her exalted position as the Queen of the United Kingdom through a policy of non-partisanship and non-interference in government affairs – though as constitutional head, she has the prestigious honour of appointing the Prime Minister! *The British Monarch by tradition, Commander-in Chief of the British Armed Forces and also the ultimate formal executive authority over the government of the United Kingdom, has royal prerogative and powers which may only be used according to laws enacted in Parliament and in practice within the constraints of convention and precedents! *To date, there had been 12 British Monarchs who had the distinguished reputation of cordial relationship with their subjects across the British Empire. *Though Nigeria was a British Colony for more than half a century, trade and diplomatic relations remained cordial and very strong to date through the genial posture of the amiable monarch who has great passion for the giant of Africa. She first visited Lagos, Nigeria in 1956 and in 2003 as Head of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting [CHOGM], which held from 5 -8 December and the monarch, who was close to 78 years then, stood for over an hour without support to shake hands with Nigerians from all walks of life – both young and old! It was an incredible feat for a highly respectable lady of her stature! *During Nigeria’s Centenary celebration last year, the amiable Queen wrote to congratulate President Jonathan, the Federal government and the good people of Nigeria as follows: “On the occasion of the Republic of Nigeria celebrating 100 years since the amalgamation of Northern and Southern Nigeria, I send the people of Nigeria my warmest congratulations. “I have fond memories of my first visit to Nigeria in 1956 and again in 2003 as Head of the Commonwealth. “The links between our two countries have deepened over the past 100 years and I hope they will continue to do so. “I will like to convey my best wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the people of Nigeria.” * But can we say the same of the Nigerian monarchs, most of who are always in the news for very negative reasons! Some years ago, a Nigerian monarch from the South West was involved in COCAINE smuggling through a physically impaired relative on his entourage to Britain at the famous London Heathrow Airport! *Another monarch, also form the South West, was, about two years ago, involved in the scandal of RAPING a National Youth Service Corps Member [NYSC], posted to his domain as a teacher! * One monarch of the same South West some time ago attacked, physically beat up and stripped naked his estranged wife on a public highway to the consternation of all road users! The lady, who bled profusely, was later rushed to a hospital by ‘good Samaritans’. After a thorough investigation of the matter by the State Government, the Oba was deposed from the throne! *There was yet another monarch of a University Town in the South West, who failed to protect students from unlawful and forced obedience to a certain tradition in his domain and whose palace was eventually torched and vandalized in the process of mass protests! The list is long! *The recent outburst of the OBA OF LAGOS is capable of sowing the seed of discord, disaffection, deep hatred and vicious acrimony between the IGBO AND YORUBA RACE WHO HAVE DWELT TOGETHER IN PEACE, CORDIALITY, HARMONY AND CONVIVIAL RAPPORT, IN THAT GEO-POLITICAL ZONE FOR OVER 100 YEARS! *The following are the very words of the OBA RILWANU AKIOLU OF LAGOS, audio and video, during a meeting at his palace with the Eze Ndi-Igbos (Igbo traditional rulers of all the Local Government Areas in Lagos State: “On Saturday, if anyone of you goes against the Ambode I picked, that is your end. If it doesn’t happen within seven days, just know that I am a bastard and it is not my father who born me. “The one you have done before, he’s my son. Jonathan is my son and I speak to him every day. But this Saturday, by the grace of God Almighty Allah, I am the owner of Lagos and the owner of this…for the time being. “Listen, because this is an undivided chair. The palace belongs to the dead, the living and those coming in future. “On Saturday, if anyone of you, I swear in the name of God Almighty, Allah, goes against my wish that Ambode, insha Allahu will be the next governor of Lagos State, the person is going to die inside this water. “I’m not ready to beg, appeal to anybody o…. nobody knew how I picked Ambode. Jimi Agbaje is my blood relation and I told him in a plain language, he can never be a governor in Lagos for now. “The future belongs to God. I am not begging anybody to go but you must not, I repeat… what you people cannot do in Onitsha what you cannot do in Aba or anywhere…. “If you do what I want, Lagos will continue to be prosper for you. If you go against it, you will perish in the water. Finish” *The Eze Ndi Igbos spokesperson in Lagos assured the Oba of their massive votes for the All Progressive Alliance (APC’s), gubernatorial candidate during Saturday’s elections with the following words: “Kabiyesi, we are promising you. Why we came all of us, is for you to see our faces. If we say we don’t want on Saturday…. We can’t come here. “By Saturday all of us are going to vote whoooooo”? *They chorused, “Ambode”! * A monarch must be insulated from and immune to partisan politics in any administrative setting because of his/her highly revered position as custodians of the “conscience” of the people and ensure neutrality when taking decisions! *We must thank God for the timely intervention of the leadership of the APC led by President-elect, Muhamadu Buhari and Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, who passionately pleaded with our brethren who we of this Editorial Board have so much respect for as a well-organized, diligent and very competent race who possess outstanding pedigree in commerce, economics and special dexterity in business acumen, organization and co-operation. *From time immemorial, the IGBOS often took great interest and had always participated directly in the decisions which affect their lives, politically and economically. IGBOS believe in acquiring rather than inheriting wealth and with such emphasis on social and economic achievements they are also able to acquire and understand the gains of political awareness even at grass root levels. They have always had a lively awareness of the political system and regarded it as an instrument for achieving their own personal goals. The Igbos have long acquired the status of arbitration through the ability to settle disputes that arose in the VILLAGES as they trusted their revered village heads to handle such matters equitably and amicably! *We were therefore not surprised when Governor Rochas OKOROCHA of Imo State described the Oba of Lagos’ statement as FIGURATIVE, and did not intend any harm to the Igbo Community in Lagos State! * We cannot agree more because at the end of that controversial statement by the Oba, the monarch requested that the Eze Ndi Igbo’s representative should bring his YOUNGEST DAUGHTER TO HIS PALACE on Sunday 12 April, 2015, to celebrate the success of his anointed gubernatorial candidate with him the OBA…. And an uncontrollable laughter filled the auditorium of the meeting! * We are very proud of our IGBO brethren who have show great political maturity and have allowed the “sleeping dog to lie,” went to the polls and ensured the success of APC’s gubernatorial candidate at the polls! *The gains of our new democratic order as divinely ordained by HEAVEN should be embraced by all of us who believe that, “The Earth is the LORD’s and the fullness thereof and all the people that dwell therein.” [Psalm.24:1ff]. *AS AT THE TIME OF THIS PUBLICATION, COLLATION OF VOTES WAS STILL IN PROGRESS IN THE 36 STATES OF THE FEDERATION. *MAY THE DIVINELY-CHOSEN CANDIDATES EMERGE AS WINNERS IN JESUS CHRIST NAME AND MAY THERE BE NO POST-ELECTION VIOLENCE! AMEN. * THY WILL BE DONE IN NIGERIA NOW AND ALWAYS, IN JESUS CHRIST NAME! AMEN. If you have not accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour, don’t miss this great opportunity as you pray this prayer: Lord Jesus; I confess that I am a sinner who needs to be saved through the grace of the New Testament of your Blood, shed on the Cross at Calvary; I renounce every sin in my life and accept you as my Lord and Saviour. Please forgive me and write my name in the Book of Life. Amen. If you prayed this prayer, you have been admitted into the family of sons and daughters of God, who are born-again. Congratulations. Please look forward to more divine revelation in the next edition of Zion B-BC Newsletter as you share this with friends and remain blessed in the Lord. [For weekly access,to this newsletter, log on to: facebook.com/zionfaithbible.believingchurch or http://www.zfbbc1.blogspot.com, https://www.google.com/ +zionfaithbiblebelievingchurch . I am, Yours sincerely,Dr. David B.A. Olufon, Resident Pastor and Editor.08130669886, 08098194390.g-mail- dvdolufon@gmail.com .]