For politicians, religious holidays are a great chance to send messages to their nations within holiday greetings.
As all Christians celebrate Easter in the country, the Senate President, David Mark, in his message called for renewed faith and commitment to the ideals of nationhood. According to Premium Times, he further stressed that Nigerians should continue demonstrating resilience and perseverance as always in order to reach the Promised Land.
“Whichever side of the religion or political divides we may find ourselves, what must be paramount is the interest of our country. What makes for the good of all; welfare and security of our citizens must of a necessity be our vision and purpose,” he said.
Rotimi Amaechi, Rivers state governor, in his turn, called on Christians across Nigeria to use the Easter celebrations to thank God for his grace on Nigeria and continue to pray for peace, development and the greater good of the country.
He added that during the Easter period Christians should thank God for the success of the 2015 presidential election and pray for peaceful conduct, fairness and credibility of the gubernatorial elections.
In his message, Adams Oshiomhole, Edo state governor, also called on Nigerians to thank God for the peace which has prevailed in the country after the election. Oshiomhole added that the Easter offers people another opportunity to reflect on their lives and their commitment to God.
“This period, we are enjoined to show love to our neighbours, our family members and indeed to our great country,” he said.
Ibikunle Amosun, Ogun state governor, urged all Christians to ponder over the supreme sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and take a cue from his selflessness, by eschewing all forms of political, social and religious vices. Amosun also prayed for God’s guidance and blessings for the Buhari presidency and continuity in Ogun State, as Nigerians go to the polls to elect their governors and State Assembly members next Saturday.
The president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, and the All Progressives Congress have recently issued a congratulatory message to Nigerians. The leader urged all people to unite and use the season of Easter to celebrate both the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the rebirth of the Nigerian nation.
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