A former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, on Sunday
described a media report that he slumped recently in Delta State as
untrue.
Gowon said this during a thanksgiving service for the 32nd
annual Fresh Fire Convention of Gethsemane Prayer Ministries and
the dedication of its Bethel Prayer Suites, Retreat and Conference
Centre, at The Chapel of Light, Eleyele, Ibadan, Oyo State.
A media report had on May 3 claimed that Gowon slumped during
the funeral of a former Military Governor of the defunct Midwest
Region, late Maj. Gen. David Ejoor, in Delta State.
Gowon, who doubles as the National Chairman of Nigeria Prays,
lamented that some sections of the media sold itself to falsehood,
stressing that the report was not true.
Gowon, who was represented at the occasion by the Secretary of
the Christian group, Evangelist Austen Kemie, said, “I am
representing General Gowon at this gathering. He said he did not
slump as reported in the news few days ago. Though he is 85 years
old, he is still waxing stronger and stronger. But, the false news
went all over the world.
“He (Gowon) said calls were coming to him from Canada, America,
United Kingdom and other countries of the world on the news that he
slumped. He asked me when we spoke if I could see how strong he
was. He said he could walk 10 miles.”
Gowon’s letter to GPMI partly read, “It is, indeed, another
significant milestone in the life of Gethsemane Prayer Ministries
Worldwide. However, as much as I wish to attend, due to earlier
commitment, I was unable to attend. But I am with you in spirit and
in truth.
“Wishing you success and God’s blessing on this occasion; our
prayer is that the new retreat centre will serve as a centre of
excellence and an enduring legacy, not only for Gethsemane Prayer
Ministries, but the entire body of Christ. On behalf of Nigeria
Prays, I send my sincere congratulations.”
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