President-elect, Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to reflect on the priceless sacrifice and limitless love of God for mankind at Easter.
Same message of hope and peace was preached by Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi respectively.
Tinubu in his goodwill message contained in a statement by him on Saturday said enjoined Christians across the country to emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ by showing love to neighbours, regardless of tongue, faith and tribe as they celebrate Easter.
He noted that Easter was about renewed hope and redemption, adding that it symbolised the triumph of hope over despair, love over hate and condemnation, and optimism over cynicism.
“Let us embrace this spirit and recommit ourselves to edifying and patriotic pursuits in the interest of our nation.
“I send my best wishes to Christians in Nigeria and all over the world who are celebrating Easter this Sunday.
“As we all enjoy the well-deserved break, I urge every Nigerian to reflect on the priceless sacrifice and limitless love of God for mankind.
“For Christians everywhere, this celebration is in commemoration of Jesus Christ’s life of service and his supreme sacrifice for the salvation of mankind.
“Let us all imbibe the essential message of Christ’s ministry and truly begin to love our fellow Nigerians as we love ourselves,” he said
In his message, Peter Obi, urged Nigerians not to despair in the face of tribulations and provocations because Easter is about hope and promise for all who believe.
He made the appeal in a message to Nigerian Christians celebrating Easter as well as Muslims who are observing the Ramadan fast.
His statement was made available to newsmen in Abuja, on Saturday.
He said, “To our Muslim brothers and sisters who are well into the Ramadan fasting period, which will culminate in the Eid El Fitr, my special greetings and prayers are with you as we look forward to a joyous celebration.
“Given that we are all united as brothers and sisters, and in our trust in the mercies and infinite benevolence of God Almighty, I urge all Nigerians particularly the youths not to despair in the face of many challenges and tribulations we are facing as a country.
“We continue to thank God for all His blessings on Nigeria and pray for a better and New Nigeria where equity, fairness, peace, unity, accountable leadership, and prosperity shall reign.”
In his message, Atiku Abubakar said ethnicity and religion are not the problems of Nigeria’s development.
The former Vice President stated this in his message, posted on his verified Facebook page on Saturday, commemorating this year’s Easter.
He said, “We must not allow those who seek to divide us to pretend as if our problems are a result of another ethnic or religious group.”
