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Peter Obi Hails Pastor Kumuyi on 85th Birthday, Calling Him 'Faithful Father in Faith'

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, celebrated Pastor William Kumuyi's 85th birthday.
  • Obi described the Deeper Christian Life Ministry founder as a global icon of spiritual leadership and a "faithful father in the faith."
  • He prayed for Kumuyi's continued health and wisdom, acknowledging his decades of inspiring countless lives across generations and nations.

Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has extended birthday wishes to Pastor William Kumuyi, founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, on his 85th birthday. Obi shared a tribute on X, recognizing the octogenarian cleric as a global icon of spiritual leadership and a "faithful father in the faith" whose life has profoundly impacted generations worldwide.

On behalf of my family, I join millions of believers and well-wishers across the world in celebrating your 85th birthday, Papa Kumuyi.

โ€” Peter ObiPeter Obi expresses his birthday wishes to Pastor William Kumuyi.

"On behalf of my family, I join millions of believers and well-wishers across the world in celebrating your 85th birthday, Papa Kumuyi," Obi wrote. He commended Kumuyi for exemplifying integrity, humility, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to the Gospel over decades. Obi stated that Kumuyi's teachings, leadership, and personal example have inspired and transformed countless lives across generations and nations.

For decades, you have exemplified integrity, humility, discipline, and unwavering commitment to the Gospel. Through your teachings, leadership, and personal example, you have inspired and transformed countless lives across generations and nations.

โ€” Peter ObiPeter Obi praises Pastor Kumuyi's character and impact.

Obi, also the former Governor of Anambra State, offered prayers for the cleric's continued vitality. "As you mark this milestone, I pray that Almighty God grants you continued good health, renewed strength, and greater wisdom to keep impacting lives and advancing His Kingdom," he said. Obi concluded his message with "Happy 85th Birthday, Papa Kumuyi. May your light continue to shine brightly."

As you mark this milestone, I pray that Almighty God grants you continued good health, renewed strength, and greater wisdom to keep impacting lives and advancing His Kingdom.

โ€” Peter ObiPeter Obi offers prayers for Pastor Kumuyi's well-being.

President Bola Tinubu also celebrated Kumuyi, referring to him as a remarkable man of God whose steadfast faith and dedication have shaped one of Nigeria's most influential Christian ministries for over fifty years.

Happy 85th Birthday, Papa Kumuyi. May your light continue to shine brightly.

โ€” Peter ObiPeter Obi concludes his birthday message to Pastor Kumuyi.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.