By Eseoghene Emuke
Prophet Alex Alatan, husband of the Delta State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, Mrs Flora Alatan, is dead.
The cleric, 59, died in a Lagos hospital on Saturday.
He hailed from Abigborodo in Warri North Local Government Area of the state
Prophet Alatan is the founder and presiding Shepherd of the Celestial Church of Christ (C.C.C) Freedom Parish, Benin City, Edo State.
Meanwhile, the state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has described the death of the renowned cleric as a great loss to the Nigerian Christian community and to the people of Delta.
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Okowa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, the governor commiserated with the Alatan family and members of his church, over the demise of the prophet.
He said that the departed Alatan was a loving husband and father who supported his wife’s political career, which has culminated in her appointment as Commissioner and member of the State Executive Council.
He said, “On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I mourn the passing of a great cleric and preacher of God’s word, Prophet Alex Alatan, who reportedly passed on shortly after recovering from an illness.
“The news of his death came to me as a shock, especially now that the family and members of his church needed his wise counselling.
“He was a perfect gentleman who supported his wife’s political career which culminated in her being appointed as Commissioner for Women Affairs, Community and Social Development and member of the State Executive Council.” he stated.
Okowa prayed God to accept the deceased’s soul and grant fortitude to the family and friends he left to bear the loss.
