President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday begged Nigerians, particularly the clergy, to pray for peace and stability of the country.
Jonathan spoke through Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson during the 3rd Bayelsa Thanksgiving Day celebration at Gabriel Okara Cultural Centre in Yenagoa, the state capital.
The President said, “I wish to urge all Nigerians to pray for the peace, unity and stability of the country.
“This is time to reunite with our country through prayers. Now that 2015 general elections are approaching, people should eschew do or die politics. Those seeking political offices should know that power comes from God.”
Speaking in his own capacity, Dickson said since the state House of Assembly passed the law on thanksgiving in the state, there had been peace between lawmakers and the executive arm.
He also said the state executive council has also been peaceful, urging Bayelsans to continually pray for peace and unity of the state to be able to achieve sustained socio-economic development.
Dickson urged those in leadership positions to always take service of the people seriously, saying that power is transient.
The Governor said, “We in leadership are instruments God has instituted to lead and savage the country. Service to people is service to God. May I wish to remind all those in power to note that their sole motivation should be service to people.
“When you leave office and flash back your days in government, you will have cause to smile and be happy because you have led your people well. This is my advice to those in government.
“For those aspiring to various political offices, they should know that power neither comes from East nor West, nor North and South, but from God.
“While it is the privilege of people to aspire to any office, let it be done accordingly. It should not be a do-or-die affair. Those holding office should know they are holding in trust for the people.”
The General Superintendent, Deeper life Christian Ministry, Pastor Williams Kumuyi, who was the Guest Speaker, stressed the need for Nigerians to continually pray for peace and unity of the country.
He urged Nigerians to appreciate God’s goodness by being selfless and offer thanks all the time for his love for Nigeria.
Present at the thanksgiving service were former Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, Chairman, Bayelsa Council of Traditional Rulers, Amayanabo Twon Brass, Alfred Diete-Spiff, state Chief Judge, Kate Abiri, Speaker, Kombowei Benson and a host of others.
The audience was filled to capacity with Bayelsans dancing and singing to the Glory of God in the state. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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