President of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan is currently observing the pilgrimage to the holy land of Israel alongside several notable figures, – political and spiritual – sparking rumours that the presence of the other personalities might signify a confirmation of the allegiance of Christians around the country to the president’s re-election bid.
Pictures of the pilgrimage, which were posted on social media platform, Twitter by the president’s special adviser on media and publicity, Reuben Abati show President Goodluck Jonathan in company of several governors including Willy Obiano of Anambra, Gabriel Suswam of Benue state, Jonah Jang of Plateau state and Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom state.
Others include several ministers, senators and the first ladies of Anambra and Akwa Ibom states.
Not left out of the pilgrimage were notable Christian leaders, including Ayo Oritsejafor, the president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN); World’s wealthiest pastor, David Oyedepo of Faith Tabernacle (Winners Chapel) and Anglican primate Okoh.
President Jonathan rounded up his visit to the holy land by paying a visit to the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
See pictures from the trip below:
President Jonathan, with CAN President Oritsejafor & ESNCPC Opara arriving Mount Carmel, Sat. #2014Pilgrimage pic.twitter.com/vmENu3PW0f
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990) October 26, 2014
President Jonathan & other Nigerian pilgrims at Mount Carmel, Sat. #2014Pilgrimage to Israel. pic.twitter.com/WlS9gsPK4P
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990) October 26, 2014
President Jonathan, Anglican Primate Okoh, Govs Akpabio & Suswam praying at Mount Carmel, Sat. #2014Pilgrimage pic.twitter.com/otBbJOgauK
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990) October 26, 2014
Bishop David Oyedepo leading the prayer session at Mount Carmel on Sat. #2014Pilgrimage to Israel. pic.twitter.com/mDt8reKyPN
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990) October 26, 2014
Bishop Oyedepo, Anambra First Lady, Senator Aduda & Gov Jang praying at Mount Carmel, Sat. #2014Pilgrimage to Israel pic.twitter.com/HiZdAPq6lH
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990) October 26, 2014
Govs Obiano & Suswam, First Ladies of Akwa Ibom & Benue praying at Mount Carmel, Sat. #2014Pilgrimage to Israel. pic.twitter.com/55bCkk1x8O
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990) October 26, 2014
President Jonathan lighting a candle of prayer at Mount Carmel. #2014Pilgrimage to Israel. pic.twitter.com/p6mdlugiQY
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990) October 26, 2014
President Jonathan lighting a candle of prayer at Mount Carmel. #2014Pilgrimage to Israel. pic.twitter.com/eGnogSOgRt
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990) October 26, 2014
President Jonathan arriving at the Wailing Wall of Jerusalem. #2014Pilgrimage to Israel. pic.twitter.com/yyYW2xEeI1
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990) October 26, 2014
President Jonathan acknowledging cheers from Nigerians at the Wailing Wall of Jerusalem. #2014Pilgrimage to Israel. pic.twitter.com/UpPLkooRo5
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990) October 26, 2014
President Jonathan visiting the Church of Transfiguration, Mt. Tabor, Sat. #2014Pilgrimage #Prayerinthelifeofanation pic.twitter.com/LT8Z75udxa
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990) October 26, 2014
Fr Bernard welcoming President Jonathan to the Church of Transfiguration, Mt. Tabor, Sat. #2014Pilgrimage to Israel. pic.twitter.com/hPlwsnJ3gt
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990) October 26, 2014
President Jonathan, Gov Obiano, CAN President, Bishop Oyedepo, Primate Okoh praying at Mt. Tabor. #2014Pilgrimage pic.twitter.com/lAy1lNM35A
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990) October 26, 2014
President Jonathan, Gov Obiano, CAN President, Bishop Oyedepo praying at Mt. Tabor. #2014Pilgrimage to Israel. pic.twitter.com/thhSIMoCtS
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990) October 26, 2014
President Jonathan & Prime Minister Netanyahu meeting this morning at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem. pic.twitter.com/S3wTF9ZgIq
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990) October 26, 2014
