Scores Expected in Calabar for Olumba Obu’s Coronation Anniversary
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Edith CHUKU
Calabar, the capital city of Cross River State will be agog this weekend following the universal celebration of the 23rd coronation anniversary of “His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu” of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star BCS.
As part of preparation for the event scheduled to run from Friday to Sunday, April 14, 2024, the BCS College of Bishops, organized a world press briefing at the NULGE Secretariat, Port Harcourt.
The briefing was attended by the BSC Spokesman, Patriarch Christ Shepherd Amah Williams, deputy spokesman- Archbishop Emmanuel Ekuri, Innocent Omini, Mmama Ebele, Bishop of Rivers State, Archbishop Ebifubara Nengia, Rivers State Administrator-Archbishop Emmanuel Amaewhule, among several others.
With the theme of this year’s 23rd anniversary celebration as; “His Coronation: The Divine Assurance of our Existence,” the opening ceremony will hold on Friday, followed by a humanitarian outreach activity on Saturday and culminating in a grand finale on Sunday, at the World Headquarters of the BSC in Calabar.
While announcing the event, the spokesman, Patriarch Christ Shepherd Amah Williams, said, “with the authority He has vested in me and under His divine mandate, I convene this press briefing to formally announce and extend invitation to the global community to partake in the celebration of the 23rd anniversary of the physical coronation of His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords.
“I wish to commence this briefing with a succinct overview of what Brotherhood of the Cross and Star is, for the benefit of those seeking enlightenment and to rectify any misconception anyone may have about this divine institution.
“Brotherhood of the Cross and Star stands as a universal divine institution dedicated to the teaching and practice of universal love, peace and righteousness in alignment with the Holy Spirit. It goes beyond conventional categorizations as a church, political entity, secret society or cult.
“Brotherhood of the Cross and Star is a non-denominational, non-sectional and non-governmental organization. It represents the total manifestation of God’s Kingdom on earth, fulfilling the prayer for His Kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven, as written in Matthew 6:9.
“The term Brotherhood symbolizes unity, love and the interconnectedness or coming together of all God’s creations, while the Cross embodies the concept of bearing one another’s burdens, mirroring the sacrificial act of Christ on the Cross of Calvary. The star represents the radiant glory of Christ, in essence, Brotherhood of the Cross and Star serves as a gathering of God’s creations, united in mutual support and anticipation of divine glory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
“His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu leads the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star not as a pastor or church leader but as the sovereign ruler over all realms and dominions of the universe. His kingdom transcends earthly confines, shunning competition or grandiose displays of power. His mission is to establish his authority and reign of righteousness, justice and love upon the earth.”
On the coronation anniversary, the BCS spokesman hinted that “the physical coronation of the king of kings and the lord of lords in the year 2001 satisfies the prayers and yearning of prophets and sages of old and fulfilled ancient and biblical prophecies.
“It consummates the prayer and request of our lord Jesus Christ for he is that same spirit as our lord Jesus Christ and has come back to be glorified by his father. The celebration serves to remind mankind that the kingdom of this world have become the kingdoms of our lord and his Christ and he shall reign forever and ever as recorded in Revelations 11:15.”
In his message to Nigeria leaders, Amah said “it is imperative to note that this is no time to continue to relish in the already failed human wisdom given the manifold crises plaguing humankind. From the recurrent economic downturn to the proliferation of conflicts and diseases.
“Humanity must turn to God for divine guidance. His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu warns against the propagation of discord and animosity; religious violence and the promotion of self-interest at the expense of the collective well-being must cease.
“Those who govern Nigeria should always know that this country is loved by God and the spiritual glory of Israel has since moved to Nigeria because Nigeria is now the physical abode of God. Therefore no individual or faction should stoke the flames of discord nor perpetrate violence for any cause.
“Nigerians are encouraged to embrace faith, recognizing that through divine intervention the prevailing turbulence will yield to a new era of tranquility and prosperity.”
