In an appeal for greater Christian involvement in governance, Rev. Blessed Amalambu has called on church leaders across Abia State and beyond to rally behind the advocacy of Barrister Emmanuel Ihim, who has been championing the active participation of Christians in politics.
Rev. Amalambu made this call while speaking with our correspondent in Umuahia during the Christian Citizenship Network Summit held over the weekend. The event was organized to encourage civic responsibility, ethical leadership, and increased political participation among Christians. It brought together a diverse mix of faith leaders, youth representatives, government officials, and members of the public.
According to Amalambu, who serves as the General Overseer of Christ Generation Ministry Inc. in Umuahia and is also a senior figure within the Christian Association of Nigeria and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, the time has come for Christians to stop shying away from political roles. He believes such reluctance has allowed systems of governance to be overtaken by individuals who lack moral and spiritual guidance.
He noted that from the earliest biblical times, God used kings, priests, and prophets to guide nations, and that Christians today must reclaim that mandate. He cited the scripture in Isaiah chapter 9 verse 6, which speaks of governance resting upon the shoulders of God’s people, as a reminder that righteous leadership is a divine responsibility.
Amalambu argued that past generations of Christians were misled into believing that politics was inherently corrupt and therefore should be avoided. This, he said, created a vacuum in leadership that allowed ungodly influences to dominate the political space, leading to corruption and widespread societal frustration.
At the summit, several speakers emphasized the need for Christians to engage more deliberately in shaping public policy, mentoring the next generation of ethical leaders, and holding public office. Deliberations at the gathering also focused on strengthening voter education and ensuring that believers become more involved in both elective and appointive positions.
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State lent his voice to the conversation, describing the summit as a timely initiative that would help steer the country towards moral and accountable leadership. The event concluded with resolutions aimed at training and mentoring Christian youth for political roles, organizing voter education campaigns, and promoting justice-centered legislation.
Amalambu expressed confidence that voices like Ihim’s, coupled with platforms such as the Christian Citizenship Network Summit, will inspire a new wave of Christian leaders who are guided by integrity, justice, and righteousness. He warned that if the church continues to remain disengaged from governance, the country will continue to suffer under corrupt systems.
He concluded by reminding the church of its role as the salt and light of the world, stating that faith and politics are not mutually exclusive but are deeply intertwined in the pursuit of national restoration.
