Amaechi approved Ibiyeomie’s church, begged Adeboye to relocate – Rivers ADC replies Wike
Rivers State ADC Disputes Wike’s Claims on Cathedral Construction
The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has refuted allegations made by Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, regarding the construction of the Hand of God Cathedral, owned by the Salvation Ministry. Wike, speaking at a town hall meeting in Abuja on Monday, asserted that the cathedral’s construction was only approved by a subsequent administration after Rotimi Amaechi, the party’s vice-presidential candidate, allegedly declined to grant permission during his tenure as governor.
The ADC, however, contends that Amaechi authorized the construction in 2010, during his first term as governor. Chizy Enyi, the party’s Publicity Secretary, addressed the claims in a post on Facebook on Tuesday, stating that Amaechi not only approved the project but also personally participated in the foundation-laying ceremony.
“Wike only granted the Certificate of Occupancy, while Amaechi gave approval for the building,” Enyi remarked. He further noted that construction faced delays due to the rerouting of a road, which also impacted a structure belonging to Pastor Enoch Adeboye.
Enyi added that Amaechi engaged directly with Adeboye, requesting the relocation of the building to facilitate the road project. According to Enyi, Adeboye consented, and the Rivers State Government compensated the Redeemed Christian Church for the relocation. “That building is still there because Wike abandoned the road,” he concluded.
