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Paul Rika, International Director of the Holiness Revival Movement Worldwide, on Wednesday, boldly responded to former Defense Minister Theophilus Danjuma’s threat of a N1 billion lawsuit over alleged defamation.
Danjuma, represented by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Tayo Oyetibo, demanded that Rika retract statements in his book, “God’s Message to Kuteb Tribe and Indigenes of Taraba State,” claiming they portrayed him as “wicked, mischievous, evil, and anti-democratic”.
Rika, however, remains unapologetic, asserting that his writings are divinely inspired messages from God. “God’s message may appear damaging, but if we listen, they will change us into what He desires us to be before our death,” Rika stated.
In a letter obtained by journalists, Rika emphasized that God’s message is not meant to “massage egos” but to convey truth. He likened his book to the letter sent to Theophilus in the Book of Luke, saying, “I have no doubt that this is true of you because the revelation came from God.”
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Rika urged Danjuma to acknowledge his iniquity and seek genuine repentance through faith in Lord Jesus Christ. “Please Sir, acknowledge your iniquity, both as God revealed it in that book and as men testify practically in your hearing. I want you to know your need for genuine repentance through saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, your Creator, Saviour and the great Judge over your life both now in your lifetime and after your death.”
He added, “You will need to do the same to Taraba State and all that you have offended as much as you can remember. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved. I want to believe that your sins have not gone beyond the boundary of being forgiven by God because He is a great God of mercy.”
Rika also warned Danjuma that rejecting God’s message would be sin and rebellion against God. “It will be sin and rebellion against God to me, to retrieve from the society the Lord’s message meant to save humanity because a mortal man, who today is and tomorrow is not, commands me to do so.”
Regarding the lawsuit threat, Rika stated, “I am not by this writing stopping you from taking the matter to court… but I am showing you the implication especially at this age when you should be seeking forgiveness, salvation and grace to escape hell and enter heaven.”
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