Tinubu Preaches Love, Says Easter is about ‘Renewed Hope’
POLITICS DIGEST- The President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has sent felicitations to Christians on the commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ which is the basis of Easter.
Tinubu, in a statement he personally signed, enjoined Nigerians to shun bitterness and ethno-religious bigotry and rivalry.
He added that the Easter celebration is about ‘Renewed Hope’ in the greatness of Nigeria and vibrant future ahead for her citizens.
‘Renewed Hope’ is the slogan of Tinubu’s campaign on the basis of which he won the February 25 presidential election.
The statement read in full:
“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.
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As we celebrate, let us also remember our obligation, as God’s children, to love our neighbour, regardless of tongue, faith and tribe.
For Christians everywhere, this celebration is in commemoration of Jesus Christ’s life of service and his supreme sacrifice for the salvation of mankind.
And as we observe Easter this year, let us all imbibe the essential message of Christ’s ministry and truly begin to love our fellow Nigerians as we love ourselves.
We will make faster progress towards the achievement of the peaceful, united, strong, progressive and prosperous country we all desire if we eschew divisive, parochial, ethnic and religious sentiments and rivalries, and begin to live more harmoniously with our compatriots.
Easter is about Renewed Hope and Redemption. It symbolizes 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 wish you all very happy Easter celebrations.”