UK-based Nigerian anti-gay pastor wins Britain's poll

Date: 08-11-2011 4:08 pm (12 years ago) | Author: Soji Soji
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A UK-based Nigerian anti-gay Pastor, Mr Agu Irukwu, has been voted Britain's Most Inspirational Black Person.

Irukwu, a former investment banker and a senior Pastor of Jesus House (a Pentecostal church) in London since 1994, has been under a series of attack from gay rights campaigners for his outspoken views on homosegxwality.

Similarly, British Prime Minister David Cameron has threatened to cut aid to African countries that do not respect gay rights.

Irukwu won 54 per cent of votes in a competition organised by the Mayor of London, Mr Boris Johnson and Metro Report, a local Newspaper.

He was picked from a shortlist that also included U.S. President Barack Obama, former South African President Nelson Mandela and late U.S. human rights activist Martin Luther King.

Other Nigerians also shortlisted were Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka, UK-based Nigerian news broadcaster, Ronke Phillips and writer/radio presenter Dotun Adebayo.

Irukwu, in his reaction, said it was humbling to be voted as the most inspiring person.

``In no way do I consider myself to be a hero; certainly not of the calibre of iconic figures such as Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama, for whom I have great admiration, and others who have made indelible marks on the sands of history.

``I believe that those votes were not for me personally, but an acknowledgement of the values of Jesus Christ which I stand for, strive to live by and teach.''

In a congratulatory message to Irukwu, the Central Association of Nigerians in the UK (CANUK) described him as an ``energetic, hard working and pragmatic Nigerian''.

``This award is symbolic of what postive things we (Nigerians) can do as a people in any part of the world.''

http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/Home/5747228-146/uk-based_nigerian_anti-gay_pastor_wins_britains.csp

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- divineproject at 8-11-2011 04:26 PM (12 years ago)
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The British prime minister can as well shove his aid...........we dont need any person to arm-twist us into signing some stupid satanic laws........hissssssssss

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- kebella at 8-11-2011 04:41 PM (12 years ago)
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 Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked

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- GullahGeeche at 8-11-2011 05:02 PM (12 years ago)
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Similarly, British Prime Minister David Cameron has threatened to cut aid to African countries that do not respect gay rights.

Let them cut! It is a good idea! Then I and other Christians will personally send MOREEEEE money, prayer and whatever the Lord desires. 

Preach on Brother!  Cheesy
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- Gladiator1 at 8-11-2011 06:52 PM (12 years ago)
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Congratulations to Mr Irukwu. Keep up the good work for Out Lord. AS for Cameron, I'm disappointed in your antiquated remarks and move to push, gay rights upon those who don't accept it. US!!! Darn it. We are a Democratic and Liberalized country now. No longer under you alls stupid rule... Get a life Cameron!!!!
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- kessybee at 9-11-2011 02:07 PM (12 years ago)
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Seconded @Gladiator1...They should phyuking do 2 hell for all i care.
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- mallorca at 9-11-2011 03:09 PM (12 years ago)
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ok

Posted: at 9-11-2011 03:09 PM (12 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Ifodia at 9-11-2011 03:32 PM (12 years ago)
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Congrats man.
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- bidlait at 9-11-2011 04:23 PM (12 years ago)
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Nice one to Pastor Irukwu. Thats a good one for God.  RCCG (Jesus house, London), Pastor Agu is spreading the gospel...
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- lanudja at 10-11-2011 02:53 PM (12 years ago)
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Good news. The Lord is his strength.
Posted: at 10-11-2011 02:53 PM (12 years ago) | Hero
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- youngcute at 7-12-2011 12:20 AM (12 years ago)
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Good News! This shows that there are good people who can stand in what they believe in.
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- Lifegoeson4real at 19-05-2012 08:18 AM (11 years ago)
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God will help us all,what ever we do in this life we while receive.
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