As Christians in Nigeria join their counterparts all over the world to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ, prominent Nigerian political figures including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and several serving and former state governors, among others, have harped on the virtues of Love, sacrifice, unity and peaceful coexistence.
In their separate Easter messages, the leaders used the occasion to call for a renewed sense of national cohesion and empathy, urging citizens to rise above divisions and work collectively towards peace and progress in the country.
Atiku, in his message, emphasized the need for Nigerians to embrace one another regardless of ethnic or religious differences. He noted that the noble virtues remain indispensable to fostering the unity and cohesion Nigeria so urgently requires especially in a time when narrow, sectional interests threaten to erode the bonds that hold the nation together.
“It is a season that calls for deep introspection, compassion, and reaching out to those in need. Let us remain steadfast in the pursuit of unity across every divide. Our strength as a people lies in our togetherness. A nation united shall always endure and flourish”, Atiku appealed.
Pray for compassionate leaders — Obi
Also, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has enjoined Nigerian Christians to use the Easter period to pray for compassionate leaders who will share in their pains.
He said, “At Easter, what Christians celebrate is the huge sacrifice Jesus Christ made for mankind. Therefore, there is no better time to pray for tender-hearted and caring leaders for our country than at Easter when we saw in Jesus a remarkable, compassionate leader.
“What is apparent in Nigeria today as insecurity and myriads of problems engulf the land is a visible abdication of responsibility by insensitive and indifferent leaders.”
