President Muhammadu Buhari has reeled out a subtle message
to Christians on the occasion of the Easter festivities, saying as the nation
gradually prepares for another general election, security and unity of the nation
should be the guiding principles for the actions and utterances of citizens.
In the message penned by the President, he said love and the
spirit of forgiveness should radiate from Christians during this period which
also coincides with the Muslim fasting.
Buhari said, “I join our Christian brothers and sisters to
celebrate this year’s Easter, which is the most significant event/festival in
the Christian calendar.
“This year’s celebration is very unique for adherents of the
two great faiths in Nigeria. It culminates the 40-day season of Lent for
Christians, where the faithful are expected to fast, pray, assist the poor,
abhor injustice and strife, give alms, and penitently engage in
self-examination and repentance of sins.
“Similar values apply to the Muslim faithful, currently
about halfway into the holy month of Ramadan.
“For us as a nation, the message of Easter, which
commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after crucifixion and burial,
reminds us of the power of divine love, faith and redemption.
“Easter also evokes in us the resilience of the human spirit
not to give up in the face of seemingly daunting challenges of life. This
period emboldens us to believe that the current spate of uncertainty and
insecurity will soon unfold a season of triumph of good over evil; hope over
despair, and light over darkness.
“I urge us to increase our love for one another rather than
hate, and show more patriotism, as this is the only country we have.
“I enjoin us, therefore, to live out the eternal words of
Jesus Christ on the cross: ‘‘Father, forgive them for they know not what they
are doing.’’
“Let us remember that the scriptural emphasis of love has so
much relevance for us today as a nation more than ever before, and thus
contribute towards its peace and development.
“As we approach another season of electioneering, let the
security and unity of the nation guide our actions and utterances. I wish all
Nigerians a joyful and blessed Easter”.
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