The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has directed the State Attorney General to halt the preparation of legal proceedings against the lead pastor of Household of Love Churches, Rev Yinka Yusuf.
Governor Eno also appealed to citizens of the state to accept the apology tendered by Reverend Yusuf, following his reported unguarded utterances and inflammatory comments against the state and its people.
The Governor who made the appeal during the February edition of the Government House Covenant Service held at Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, the Governor said since Reverend Yusuf had apologized, Akwa Ibom people should accept and put the entire thing behind.
Governor Eno while noting that Akwa Ibom people are very hospitable and accommodating, urged the people not hold Reverend Yusuf’s unfair utterances against him.
“As a State, we have put this behind us. We have accepted the apologies. And, we are even more blessed by the Founder and General Overseer of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor W.F. Kumuyi, who was here in the State at the same time for a five-day crusade of his Church.”
Governor Eno lauded the security agencies for their diligence, timely intelligence gathering and prompt intervention in the matter.
“The youth had already picked up his abusive viral video, and were ready to do terrible things to him if not for the timely intervention of the security agencies to stop him from coming into the State.
“We, as a government, have always prayed against anything evil happening to any our guests. We are very hospitable and accommodating people. We always ensure our dignitaries come in peace and leave in peace,” he said.
The Governor equally announced the commemoration of the 2nd Anniversary of the Golden Initiative For All, which is to hold on February 20, 2026 at Ibom Hall in Uyo.
“Incidentally, the date falls on the birthday of my beloved wife who had gone to be with the Lord. So, we will be celebrating her posthumous birthday on that date as well. Let everyone kindly join us for the events,” he said.
Preaching on the theme: “But the Lord stands beside like a great warrior,” with theme drawn from Jeremiah 20:11, the Lead Pastor of Honeystreams Church, Pastor (Dr.) Akomaye Ugar, said every power needs God to function.
He admonished Christians to experience the power of God in their lives and situations, and always call on God by faith; fill their spirits with the word of God; and keep their covenant with God.
