𝐄𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡-𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐆 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐝, 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬
𝐄𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡-𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐆 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐝, 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬
...𝘢𝘴 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘈𝘣𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘩𝘪 𝘔𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨
By: Oriaifoh Godwins
The Chairman of Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, Hon. Prince Saturday Iyoha, has expressed gratitude to God for his victory at the polls and subsequent emergence as the Chairman of the council.
The expression of gratitude took place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, during a thanksgiving service held in his honour at Omega Power Ministries, OPM, Efadion, Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area.
The service, which brought together family members, friends, political associates and well-wishers, was organised to appreciate God for His mercies, protection and faithfulness throughout the political journey that culminated in Prince Iyoha's emergence as the council Chairman.
In his welcome address, the Resident Pastor, Emmanuel Isaac, who appreciated Hon. Prince Iyoha and his wife, who has been a source of help to the church, even before he became the Chairman of the local government, also added that; "...Hon. Prince Iyoha has been an encouragement and hope to this church and all the members".
Continuing, he said; "we wish to appreciate him for registering 100 students for their West African School Certificate, even before he was made the local government Chairman".
Thanking God for his grace and mercies, Hon. Iyoha announced to the congregation that he was in the Church to ask God to support him for the election, and a number of the members and Pastor joined him in prayer, and today, he has come to return all the glory to God, in line with his promise.
The thanksgiving service provided an opportunity for the Chairman and his supporters to acknowledge God's role in his political success and pray for divine guidance as he continues to discharge the responsibilities of his office.
Following the church service, a reception was held at the Chairman's residence in Uromi, where guests gathered to celebrate with him and share in the joy of the occasion.
Among the dignitaries who attended the reception was the Chairman of Esan Central Local Government Area, Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, accompanied by his wife, Dr. Mrs. Harriet Momodu, whose presence further underscored the spirit of friendship, solidarity and cordial relations among political leaders in the area.
Speaking with Winning Reporters, on the significance of the occasion, Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, stressed on the need for individuals, particularly those entrusted with leadership responsibilities, to always appreciate God for His mercies, provisions, protection and upliftment.
According to him, thanksgiving should not be limited to moments of celebration but should remain an essential part of human life, especially when individuals reflect on their achievements and the challenges they have overcome.
The Esan Central council chairman noted that acknowledging God in moments of success demonstrates humility and recognition of the divine grace that sustains individuals through different phases of life.
He further emphasised that human efforts, political strategies and personal ambitions, while important, cannot replace the place of God in the affairs of humanity.
In his words, "Without God, we can do nothing; but with God, all things are possible."
Prince Momodu's remarks highlighted the importance of faith, gratitude and humility in leadership, while encouraging people to remain conscious of their responsibilities to God and humanity, irrespective of their positions or achievements.
𝐀 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
The thanksgiving ceremony was not only an occasion to celebrate Prince Saturday Iyoha's political victory but also an opportunity for him to reflect on the responsibilities that comes with leadership.
As Chairman of Esan North-East Local Government Area, his emergence places him in a position to contribute to grassroots governance, community development and the overall welfare of the people.
The gathering of family members, friends, political associates and well-wishers at the church service and subsequent reception, reflected the importance attached to the occasion and the support surrounding the council chairman.
The event also provided an avenue for political leaders and associates to share in the celebration and reaffirm the values of gratitude, unity and mutual support.
For Prince Iyoha, the thanksgiving service represented an opportunity to acknowledge God's faithfulness and seek continued divine direction as he carries out the duties of his office.
Other eminent personalities present at the event, include; Senator Joseph Igiagbe Ikpea, Senator representing Edo Central at the National Assembly, Hon. Sam Oboh, an APC leader in Esan North East Local Government Area, Hon. Godwin Okoduwa, Hon. Chief Robert Okoinemen, Chairman, Edo City Transport Services, ECTS, Hon. Felix Ibhade, MD, Edo state Road Maintenance Agency, and Hon. Ojie Eugene Inegbeboh, the member representing Igueben Constituency in Edo state House of Assembly.
Others include, Hon. Blessing Ebhodaghe, the Chairman, Esan West local government area, Hon. Frank Okiye, a one time Speaker, Edo state House of Assembly, EDHA amongst others.
𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
— 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞, 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
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