The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has paid glowing tribute to one of Nigeria’s foremost Christian leaders, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, Founder and President of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, describing him as a great evangelist who devoted his life to transforming lives through the Gospel.
In a condolence message shared on Monday, Obi said: “Farewell to a Great Evangelist: Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai. I have just received with deep sadness the news of the passing on to glory of one of Nigeria’s most revered clerics, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, Founder and President of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association.
” My heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends, and the entire congregation of his ministry. May God’s peace and comfort be with them during this difficult time.
“Dr. Uma Ukpai devoted his life to preaching the Gospel, healing, and uplifting souls across Nigeria and beyond. Through the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, he organised large-scale crusades, healing services, and leadership conferences that brought hope and transformation to countless lives.
“May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.”
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Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai was widely respected for his passion for evangelism, humility, and commitment to national unity through faith. Over the decades, he became a household name in Nigeria’s Christian community, known for his powerful healing crusades, inspiring sermons, and mentorship of church leaders across Africa.
His ministry, headquartered in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, established numerous humanitarian and faith-based initiatives that impacted millions of Nigerians spiritually and socially.
Tributes have continued to pour in from political leaders, religious figures, and ordinary Nigerians who described Dr. Ukpai as a true servant of God and a beacon of hope whose legacy of faith, service, and compassion will endure for generations.
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