CALABAR, Nigeria — A prophecy given by Archbishop Emmah Isong, the founder of the Christian Central Chapel International (CCCI), more than two months ago appears to align with President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday.
The move led to the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Prof. Ngozi Odu, and the State House of Assembly members.
Archbishop Isong, during a New Year’s service on January 1, 2025, at the Faith Mansion World Centre, City of Testimonies, in Calabar, had predicted escalating political tensions in Rivers State.
“There will be more political tension in Rivers State, but this time around it will be former governors fighting former governors,” Isong reportedly prophesied on January 1, 2025, at 1:00 am.
Isong, the former National Publicity Secretary of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), further stated that the conflict would shift focus away from Governor Fubara and become a larger power struggle.
“For Fubara, the battle will be taken from his head. It will become battle of the titans. This means that Rivers battle is not yet over but God shall give victory,” he said.
A Record of Fulfilled Prophecies
Archbishop Isong, who also serves as the Executive Director of Remedy for Victims of Religious Persecution and Discrimination Initiative, has been credited with past prophecies that many claim later materialised.
These include predictions concerning the Ebola virus outbreak and the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly regarding the implementation of preventive measures such as handwashing and the use of face masks.
When contacted on Wednesday for his reaction to the suspension of Fubara and other elected officials, Isong responded, “My prophecy is enough comment on that issue.”
He further stated, “The prophecy says… God has taken over the battle,” adding, “we need to always watch and pray.”
Political Crisis Deepens in Rivers State
The state of emergency declared by President Tinubu on Tuesday follows prolonged political unrest in Rivers State, primarily fuelled by a dispute between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who now serves as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The move to suspend elected officials has sparked debates over its legality and broader implications for governance in Nigeria.
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.), a former Chief of Naval Staff, was sworn in on Wednesday as the sole administrator of the state.
His appointment is aimed at restoring stability and addressing security concerns during the emergency period.
As Rivers State enters a politically uncertain phase, religious and political observers alike are watching closely to see how events unfold in the coming months.
