The Presiding Pastor of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie, has sparked a massive conversation across Nigeria after declaring that the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State is beyond the capacity of any human leader, including the President. Speaking during the fourth day of the Glory Reign 2026 convention on Thursday, January 22, 2026, the cleric described the turmoil in the state as a spiritual battle that requires divine intervention rather than mere political negotiation.
In a fiery sermon that has since gone viral, Pastor Ibiyeomie addressed the deep-seated rift between the state’s executive and legislative arms, which has dominated headlines for over a year. “No mortal man, I repeat, can solve the problem of Rivers State,” Ibiyeomie told the capacity crowd at the cathedral in Port Harcourt. “It’s not a physical problem. Has the President been able to solve it? No. Because the roots are not what you see with your eyes.”
The cleric’s remarks come at a time of heightened anxiety in the Garden City. Just days prior, on January 20, Governor Siminalayi Fubara attended the same convention, where he was seen participating in prayers for the restoration of the state’s glory. Ibiyeomie’s inclusion of President Bola Tinubu in his remarks refers to the various failed mediation attempts initiated by the Presidency throughout 2024 and 2025. Despite several “peace pacts” signed in Abuja, the state has remained locked in a cycle of court injunctions and legislative standoffs.
During the session, the “Home of Success” founder led the congregation in a specialized prayer for peace, asking for the “restoration of the glory of Rivers State.” He urged the residents of Port Harcourt to look beyond political figures and focus on the spiritual sanctity of the land. “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? We must pray because when God steps in, every storm becomes a calm,” he declared.
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The statement has drawn diverse reactions from the entertainment and social sectors. While many of the “Obidient” and “Fubara” supporters see the pastor’s words as a prophetic backing for the current administration, others view it as a stark reminder of the limitations of conventional politics in Nigeria’s oil-rich hub. As of today, Friday, January 23, political analysts in Port Harcourt should be dissecting the weight of Ibiyeomie’s words, because when a spiritual leader of his magnitude speaks on state affairs, it often signals a shift in the local “mood.”
For the thousands of worshippers and guests from across the globe attending Glory Reign 2026, the message was clear: the solution for Rivers State will not come from a boardroom in Abuja, but from what they believe is the “courtroom of Heaven.”
