Survival Thanksgiving Service, Bash, held In Honour of Chief Okoinemen
By: Oriaifoh Godwins
A survival thanksgiving service in honor of Chief Robert Okoinemen, aka Oduma of the Universe, was held on Sunday, the 8th of December, 2024 at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Throne of Grace Parish, Eleko, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos state, just as a reception party for guests came up at the Royal Lounge, 7 Gilbert Odior, Thomas Estate, Ajah, Lagos.
People from different walks of life, including Politicians, Business men, Uniform Personnel, Civil servants, etc were in attendance to celebrate and rejoice with the Oduma of the Universe, as a number of them spoke their minds on the essence of the thanksgiving.
Rt. Hon. Festus Ebea, a former Deputy Speaker of Edo state House of Assembly, said; "... while the campaign for the 2024 Edo state Governorship election was on in Edo state, this man, was everywhere with us. After he was discharged from the hospital, he still came home for people to see that he is hale and hearty. So, we are celebrating today, for a man who knows the meaning of friendship and a man who is always ready to offer solutions when you are in difficulty.
"Robert, God is on your side. Your time has not come. You will live to enjoy the fruit of your labour. You will live to enjoy the fruit of what you believe in. This Esan Agenda that has come to reality, you worked and fought for it. May Edo state be better; may Nigeria be better; and above all, may our lives be better".
Also, Barr. Mrs. Bosede Daodu, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Rtd, an All Progressives Congress leader, of the Mandate group in Lagos state, said; "...I have known this man for twenty three years. We are neighbours in the neighborhood. He has been a very fantastic, sociable, humble, unassuming gentleman. He is a man with a plain heart. He has been a very hardworking and committed party man as well.
"We thank God we are celebrating him today, and also thanking God for sparring his life. He is not a man that will just die like that. I thank God for your life, and the devil will continually be defeated in your life and family".
Dignitaries present at the event include: Mr. Johnson Peters, an oil magnate, Hon. Festus Ebea, one Deputy Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly, Hon Joe Ikpea, one time Edo state Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Prince Joe Okojie, one time Edo state Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie, Member representing Esan North East/Esan South East in the House of Representatives, Mr. Marcel, Hon. Barr. Chris Ebare, one time Edo state Commissioner for Finance, Hon Elvis Ediale and Mr. Anthony Ojo.
Other dignitaries include, members of Abekhale forum Ugboha, Lagos branch, led by Chris Ekeleutomhinya, Dr. Barr. Mrs. Bosede Daodu( DCP Rtd.) and Mr. Otie Enaibe Tera Chairman.
A solo female music artist, Solar Babs Groovy Tunes, was present at the event to pep up the bash.
It will be recalled that, after the victory of Senator Monday Okpebholo, and Edo state All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2024 Edo gubernatorial election, Chief Okoinemen was involved in a ghastly motor accident that claimed the lives of a number of persons; but to the glory of God, he survived the accident, but was hospitalised for a couple of days.
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