Women from across Delta State on Monday converged in Asaba to offer prayers against cultism, drug abuse, immorality and other social vices at the 19th edition of the Mothers Arise Prayer Conference.
The annual prayer gathering, hosted by the Wife of the Governor of Delta State, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, held on February 2, 2026, at the Government House Chapel, Asaba, with the theme “Not So,” drawn from Luke 1:60.
The conference underscored the vital role of mothers in spiritual intercession, family stability and societal transformation.
Addressing participants, Deaconess Oborevwori charged women across the state to rise from spiritual complacency and take responsibility for the protection of their homes, children and Delta State through fervent and sustained prayers.
She described the conference as a divinely appointed covenant day, explaining that February 2 of every year has been designated as a special day of prayer for women in Delta State.
According to the First Lady, the theme “Not So” is a call for mothers to take a firm stand against negative patterns and destructive influences, drawing inspiration from Elizabeth’s bold declaration during the naming of John the Baptist.
“This year’s theme, Not So, is a call for us as mothers to stand our ground. If Elizabeth had kept quiet, destiny would have been truncated. As mothers, we must not keep quiet in the face of evil,” she said.
She urged women to boldly reject every form of evil confronting the state, declaring “Not so” to cultism, drug abuse, immorality and all attacks against Delta State.
“Our mouths are not for negative confessions but for decrees. As mothers, we must give no place to the devil.
“Take your place, put a stop to that evil, and God will honour your words,” Deaconess Oborevwori stated.
The First Lady further called on women to intensify prayers for their husbands, children, the less privileged and the vulnerable in society, stressing that prayer remains a powerful shield for families and communities.
She also appealed for continued intercession for the administration of Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, expressing confidence that the MORE Agenda would continue to deliver meaningful development across the state.
“Delta State is the finger of God, and Delta State is a praying state. With prayers, more projects will spring up across the state,” she declared.
Deaconess Oborevwori encouraged women to remain active stakeholders in governance and to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), describing the PVC as their power and voice.
Earlier, the guest speaker and Founder of Christ Like Ministry Centre, Rev. Fanny Ekpekurede, described the Mothers Arise Conference as a clarion call for mothers to return to the altar of prayer.
“If there is a woman to pray, there is a God to answer,” she said, urging women to reject spiritual laziness, negative speech and indifference toward the future of their children.
She encouraged mothers to associate with prayerful people, embrace fasting and spiritual discipline, and defend their homes through consistent intercession.
The conference featured praise and worship sessions, intercessory prayers for families, youths, the Governor, and the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary arms of government, as well as special prayers for peace and progress in Delta State.
The event attracted the wife of the Deputy Governor, Lady Catherine Onyeme; wives of former governors, including Dame Edith Okowa and Deaconess Roli Uduaghan; female political office holders, wives of government functionaries, representatives of Christian bodies and various women groups from across the state.
A special ministration by gospel artiste Efe Tobore added colour to the spiritually charged gathering, as Delta women reaffirmed their commitment to prayer, moral rebirth and the protection of the state.
