Easter: Obi charges Nigerians to work for peace

By CHIKA CHIMEZIE

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Vice Presidential Candidate in the 2019 General elections, Mr Peter Obi has called on Nigerians to be mindful of the need to continue to work for peace which underscores the essence of Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday.

 

In a statement from his media office, the  former Anambra state Governor urged Christians to imbibe the ideals of perseverance, sacrifice and commitment to the will of God which characterized the Lenten season.

 

He congratulated Christians and all Nigerians who are alive to witness this year’s Easter, reminding the faithful that “we are alive today only by God’s grace and favour and not that we are in any way special before the almighty or better than the dead.”

 

The statement reiterated the need for Nigerians to pray continually and work towards peace, stability and progress. He noted that  peace can only be achieved when Nigerians from across the country imbibe peace by shunning terrorism, banditry and other acts inimical to peaceful coexistence.

 

While wishing Nigerian Christians happy celebrations, Obi notes that the  lesson of Easter is for Christians to rededicate themselves to the teachings of Christ which are peace, faith, hope and love.