Peter Obi Visits the USA and Rome, meets with the Pope and takes Nigeria's Situation to God in prayer.
The 2023 Presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has revealed his recent activity and travel engagement to the public. Obi had a 2-day trip to the United States where he addressed the Friendship Club on Saturday, 4 October, and spoke at the 1st Ubuntu African Youth Assembly in Washington on Sunday, 5 October
Thereafter he departed that same night for Rome, arriving on 6th October to join his dearest wife, Mrs Margaret Obi, who was already in Rome waiting for him.
The former Governor of Anambra State mentioned that this is an event celebrated every twenty-five years and that this year marks a Jubilee Year.
According to Obi, him and his dearest wife chose to dedicate their prayers to Nigeria. With hearts full of gratitude, they thanked God that, despite our differences and the many challenges faced over sixty-five years of independence, God has kept Nigeria together as one nation - a rare and profound blessing for which they remain deeply thankful.
Obi asserts that him and his wife also sought forgiveness for the transgressions of the nation and implored God to intervene in the suffering of the Nigerian people. Furthermore , they prayed for the injection into our political landscape selfless and compassionate leaders whose hearts He God would touch—leaders who would be truthful in word and deed, altruistic in service, and committed to using public resources for the common good. Leaders whose decisions would reflect competence, capacity, character, and commitment to the welfare of all. Leaders who understand that they were not created to live in isolation but in community with others, and must ensure that actions are for the benefit of the community. Obi stated that
"On Tuesday, the 7th of October, as part of our pilgrimage, we passed through three Holy Doors of the four major Papal Basilicas in Rome, praying at each that God would open the door of His mercy to Nigeria. At St. Mary Major, we prayed, passed through the Holy Door, and reflected at the grave of the late Pope Francis"
" From there, we journeyed to the Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, where Cardinal James Harvey warmly received us, led us through the Holy Door, and shared the basilica’s rich history and the deep significance of the Jubilee Year."
"Our third stop was the Papal Basilica of St. John Lateran, dedicated to Saints John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, where, together with other pilgrims, we passed through the Holy Door and joined in prayer"
" We then proceeded to the Scala Sancta - the Holy Steps which Jesus ascended before Pontius Pilate - where we prayed with profound reverence, completing a day of deep spiritual reflection at some of Rome’s most sacred sites."
Finally, Obi revealed that At St. Peter’s, him and his wife were privileged to be received in audience by His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex, to whom they humbly appealed for prayers for our beloved country, Nigeria.
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