The Guardian (Nigeria)

Wale Oke emerges PFN President

- From Rotimi Agboluaje, Ibadan

THE Presiding Bishop, Sword of the Spirit Ministries and Promoter, Precious Cornerston­e University, Bishop Francis Wake Oke, has emerged the National President of Pentecosta­l Fellowship of Nigeria ( PFN).

According to a statement made available to journalist­s by the Wale Oke Media Office, he is the seventh national president of PFN consequent upon the unanimous decision of every member of National Advisory Council ( NAC) of the umbrella body.

The statement read in part: “By a unanimous decision of every member of National Advisory Council ( NAC) today ( Tuesday) at Grace Cathedral, Enugu, Enugu State, Bishop Francis Wale Oke is the seventh National President of the Pentecosta­l Fellowship of Nigeria ( PFN).

“The PFN has come a long way, starting with the vision of the founding- fathers, and the great leadership of our past Presidents – Revd. J. O. Boyejo, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Archbishop Benson Idahosa, Bishop Mike Okonkwo, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafo­r and Revd. ( Dr.) Felix Omobude, who have led the Fellowship in the past, taking it to the great and enviable height it is today.”

Meanwhile, in his acceptance speech, Oke gave glory to God for putting it in the hearts of the NAC to choose him as the National President of PFN, saying: “This is the doing of the Lord and it is marvellous in our eyes. I sincerely thank you for your unanimous vote, without a single dissent. Thank you for your trust.”

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