Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio has visited the Prayer Ground of St. Padre Pio in St. Giovanni Rotondo, Italy, seeking divine intervention for Nigeria. He prayed for peaceful 2027 general elections and an end to banditry and terrorism in the country. Akpabio made the visit with a delegation to seek blessings for Nigeria and their families. The visit was his 10th to the shrine, according to a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom.
Akpabio described the St. Padre Pio shrine as holy ground, where devotees believe in the saint's intercession. He said the delegation visited the shrine to offer prayers and get blessings from God for themselves, their families, and Nigeria. The country is currently facing insecurity challenges, including banditry and terrorism. Akpabio expressed his gratitude for being able to visit the shrine, saying they were going home fulfilled.
During his visit, Akpabio shared a personal testimony of a miraculous recovery by his wife, Mrs. Unoma Akpabio. She spent six months in a coma in a German hospital following a failed operation. Akpabio said he used a picture of St. Pio to make a sign of the cross on her, instead of removing the life-support machine. He cried to Mother Mary and called on St. Pio to intercede, and his wife miraculously woke up.
Akpabio's wife spent another three months after discharge before she could remember his name and those of their children. He said he honoured St. Pio by naming his son Pio and establishing the Pio Football Academy. The academy trains children from poor families and provides scholarships from age nine through university level. Akpabio's visit to the shrine was a testament to his faith and commitment to seeking divine intervention for Nigeria.
The Senate President's visit to the shrine came ahead of the 2027 general elections. He prayed for peaceful elections and an end to insecurity challenges in Nigeria. Akpabio's statement to St. Padre Pio TV/Radio highlighted the country's current challenges and the need for divine intervention. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to visit the shrine and seek blessings.
Akpabio's visit to the St. Padre Pio shrine has been seen as a significant event, given the country's current challenges. The shrine is a popular destination for pilgrims seeking divine intervention and blessings. Akpabio's testimony of his wife's miraculous recovery has been widely shared, and his commitment to honouring St. Pio is evident in his personal life.
The Nigerian Senate President's visit to Italy has sparked widespread interest, with many Nigerians seeking to understand the significance of the visit. Akpabio's statement on the visit highlighted the need for peaceful elections and an end to banditry and terrorism. The country's 2027 general elections are expected to be a significant event, and Akpabio's visit to the shrine has been seen as a positive step towards seeking divine intervention.
Key points
- Akpabio visits St. Padre Pio shrine in Italy to pray for peaceful 2027 elections and an end to banditry and terrorism in Nigeria.
- The Senate President shares a personal testimony of his wife's miraculous recovery after praying to St. Pio.
- Akpabio's visit to the shrine is his 10th and a testament to his faith and commitment to seeking divine intervention for Nigeria.
