All roads lead to Basilica of Most Holy Trinity Onitsha as Idu, Reps member marks Thanksgiving
By Chinwe Nwacha, Onitsha
It was a roll call of who is who in Anambra State and by extension Nigeria, as all roads led to Basilica of Most Holy Trinity church, Onitsha, Easter Sunday, venue of Thanksgiving service of a member of House of Representatives representing Onitsha North/South constituency , Hon. Emeka Idu.
Among those that graced the occasion included, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi, Sen. Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Obi of Onitsha, HRM, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, former member of House of Representatives representing Orumba North and South, Hon. Okwudili Ezenwankwo, former LP gubernatorial candidate in the state, Chief Val Ozigbo, Sen. Tony Nwoye representing Anambra North Senatorial District, among others.
Speaking, Mr. Obi, urged Idu to use his position and God-given wealth for the good of the people and do according to his pledge in the church not to serve other gods but the living God.
Contributing, Senator Umeh expressed satisfaction with the thanksgiving adding that Hon. Idu should abide by his promise to God that he will not have any other god except the Living God.
"Idu has given testimony in the church of what God did to him, saved him when he was sick and also gave him victory. So he should do as he pledged not to have another god," he advised.
Also, the member representing Onitsha North 1, in the state House of Assembly, Hon. Justice Azuka, described Idu as a great man, and man of the people whom God has blessed.
Speaking, Hon. Ezenwankwo said Idu is a friend of over 35 years and prayed God to prolong his days to enable him accomplish his good work for his people.
"He is a friend and I know him over 35 years when he was a counselor working with Hon. Chuks Anah, the then chairman of Onitsha local Government Area. By the special grace of God he will grow from strength to strengthen," he stated.
In his response, Idu commended all that were present even as he paid glowing tribute to the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, for being physically present despite his tight schedules.
"Formerly I was playing double standard, worshipping the living God and Idol. But now Jesus is my saviour. My mandate was stolen but God made me to recover it, now I am at the House of Representatives," he hinted.
Reception followed later at Exclusive Fitness ground, St Augustine Drive, Housing Estate, 3-3 Onitsha.
