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Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has admonished churches not to abandon politicians once they are no longer in government.

Wike spoke at St Mark’s Anglican Church in Port Harcourt, Rivers capital during the birthday celebration of Kingsley Chinda, minority leader of the house of representatives.

Wike also urged clerics to practice what they preach.

“The church should also remain steadfast, the church should also not abandon people when they’re no longer in office,” he said.

“When most of us were in office, there was no church we weren’t contributing to. But immediately we left office, it was a different story.

“You as agents of God must show that you’re practicing what you preach. It’s not only politicians. Always be there for us, pray for us, don’t change.”

Also speaking, Tajudeen Abass, speaker of the house of representatives, described Chinda as one of the best products of the national assembly.

“Hon Kingsley Chinda remains one of the best products in the national assembly and ever since he stepped into the NASS he has been giving Rivers state very good representation,” Tajudeen said.