Dogara Says God Wanted Him To Emerge House Speaker

The new House of Representatives speaker, Yakubu Dogara, has attributed his success at the National Assembly elections to divine intervention.

According to Premium Times, Dogara, whose victory generated serious clashes within the All Progressives Congress, made his position known during the Sunday thanksgiving service at Nasarawa state church.

“I have been a member of this church since 1988 even before I went to the university. The teachings I receive here have defined my life.

“If it were not for the teachings we receive on this altar, maybe this victory may not have come.

“We had Goliaths in the run up to the election; there were Tobias and Sambalats. We had Balams who were asked to curse us but God is with us.

“It was Machiavelli who said you should not conquer territories you cannot keep. We have to keep this through prayers.”

Apparently “Goliaths” refers to Femi Gbajabiamila, who was expected to have emerged speaker following the conducted mock election.

Speaking further, Dogara noted:

“The economy is bad, there is collapse of government and the rise of evil to power in different parts of the world. Even family values are being redefined.

“We plead for your prayers because we must confront these challenges. As leaders we are responsible for what we allow. We need your prayers.”

After the polls Gbajabiamila said he would not challenge Dogara’s victory saying that members of the House were ready to work in the interests of the party and the federal government.