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They came prepared as a result of stories from certain people, Onyemaechi shares her kidnap experience
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The forner member of the House of Representatives, Joan Onyemaechi, said she was released from the grip of her kidnappers when she obeyed God’s divine directive.
She disclosed that while she was with her kidnappers she was praying to God to release her from captivity when God redirected her prayer point.
She said she became worried when God intercepted her midway and gave her a different prayer point but had no option than to obey the instruction.
Onyemaechi, who represented Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, spoke on Tuesday September 3, 2024, at the resumption of worship at King Jesus and I Ministry in Asaba, the Delta State capital.
According to her, God told her that she wasn’t the only one in captivity that needed to be freed, but that her abductors were equally in the captivity of the devil and so equally needed freedom.
She recalled that in 2010, when she faced political challenge, God led her to the land where she planted the church, King Jesus and I Ministry, and called it the alter of return, from where she was kidnapped on 30th July 2024.
Hear her: “As I went on that journey, I was asking the Lord. I said father, they took me from the alter of return, and I said you who returned me to the House of Assembly for the second tenure, return me to this alter where they took me from, today, I have returned.
“At a point when I was praying, O Lord, release me from this captivity. God said I should change the prayer to O Lord, release us. I then wondered who were the ‘us’.
“At that point, I then calm down. The Spirit of God then told me, they held you captive, Satan held them captive.
“As I died for you, I died for them likewise. They are my children. So, change the prayer to O Lord, release us. I then started praying, O Lord, release us”, revealing that God told her that her abductors were not the enemies.
She then read 2 Samuel 11:1-17 and 12, questioning those behind the death of Uriah in the Bible, her driver and police inspector before she was kidnapped on that fateful day.
“Is it the kidnappers who don’t know me? Is it the kidnappers who don’t have my address? Is it the kidnappers who don’t have any business with me? Or who related my story?
“They came prepared as a result of story or stories from certain persons. I am not a Bible scholar but our fathers are here. I didn’t read any place where God required the blood of Uriah, from Joab, he required it from David”.
She tasked the congregation and other guests to stop spreading unfounded stories about people as such could lead to their death or mishap.
Giving glory to God for returning alive to her family and associates after spending 10 days in their den, she said, “glory be to God, I am here”.
In a sermon, Pastor Emmanuel of Living Faith, aka Winners Chapel, took his reading from Psalm 124:1 with the message titled: “If it has not been the Lord”.
He noted that “the freedom of Onyemaechi, is not just for her but for the body of Christ and for Delta State.
He pointed out that people “thank God because it is the Lord’s doing. Thanksgiving is the will of God and one must be thankful because God expects it”.
He revealed that thanksgiving brings about preservation, perfection and multiplication.
Meanwhile, before the main service, the former Commissioner for Technical Education, led Pastor Emmanuel and others on a memorial service for the dead aides, inspector Musa and Isaac, his former driver to the spot where they were shot with the burning of two candles and laying of a wreath in a solemn with a brief ceremony.
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Netizens slam lawmakers after they were sighted singing “On Your Mandate We Shall Stand” as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took the stage to present the 2025 national budget.
The incident, which is in a viral video clip, showed the lawmakers singing the song, which has become synonymous with Tinubu’s political supporters.
The gesture, however, has ignited outrage among Nigerians, who questioned its appropriateness in light of the country’s current economic challenges.
Many critics took to social media to express their disappointment, describing the act as insensitive and unprofessional. They argued that lawmakers should focus on addressing pressing national issues, such as a inflation, unemployment, and hardship, rather than engaging in political theatrics with Tinubu during a crucial budget session.
“What kind of leadership did we vote for? Instead of scrutinizing the budget and ensuring accountability, they’re busy singing praises,” one commenter wrote.
Others questioned the mandate the lawmakers you were celebrating, with some accusing them of being disconnected from the realities faced by ordinary Nigerians. “What mandate are they standing on when the citizens are struggling to make ends meet?” another critic remarked.
The 2025 budget presentation, meant to outline the government’s financial plans and priorities for the year, has now been overshadowed by this controversy, with many calling for lawmakers to prioritize governance over partisan loyalty.
Read some netizens’ reactions as lawmakers sings for Tinubu during budget presentation;
@emeka: This is really problematic 🤣🤣
@agwai: This is the reason the president don’t do well in Nigeria because the people around him feed him with lies. And praise him when things is not good. Just clapping
@abyusuf: The lawmaker’s rendition of “On Your Mandate” should serve as a wake-up call, reminding us that it’s time to take a closer look at the people we’ve elected to represent us.
@danleety: I now believe there’s serious disconnect between the lawmakers and their constituents.
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Akpabio disclosed this during his remarks at the presentation of the 2025 budget estimate by President Tinubu to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday.
He said, “Your Excellency, we commend you on your groundbreaking tax reform initiative. The four tax reform bills—the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2024; Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, 2024; Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, 2024; and Nigeria Tax Bill, 2024—represent a monumental shift in our fiscal landscape.
It is disheartening that those who have not taken the time to understand these bills are the loudest critics. I urge all Nigerians, especially those in public office, to engage with these vital reforms thoughtfully. This initiative marks the first comprehensive tax reform since Nigeria’s independence, presenting a transformative opportunity for rejuvenating small and medium enterprises and enhancing the livelihoods of ordinary Nigerians.
“These reforms will not only improve Nigeria’s revenue profile but also create a more conducive and internationally competitive business environment, transforming our tax system to support sustainable development.”
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