The Chairman of the Edo State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Col Dr. David Imuse Rtd. has urged Christians in the state not to lose sight of the lessons of love and sacrifice which are the hallmarks of the annual festival of Easter – the event marking the end of the 40 days of Lent, as well as the commemoration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Col Imuse in a goodwill message signed by Victor Osehobo, the Assistant State Publicity Secretary of the party also said, “The Easter season should serve as a reminder of the selflessness, love, sacrifice and tolerance of Jesus Christ throughout His earthly sojourn, his death and his resurrection.”
The statement added: “Our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ exemplified the virtues of selflessness, love and tolerance during his period on earth. As followers of Jesus Christ, all Christians should use the season as a period to reflect on their individual and collective roles in promoting and sustaining love, peace and harmony in our various communities”.
Calling on Christians to pray for God’s intervention in the governance of the state, which has seen the governor, Godwin Obaseki abandoning his duties in favour of politics, the APC chairman added that from all indications the Edo State governor cannot differentiate politicking from governance as he has forgotten that he is serving his second and final term in office and cannot secure tenure elongation in any guise”.
Meanwhile Col Imuse has urged Edo people to keep hope alive because with their PVC, they will soon have the opportunity to show the PDP Edo state government, which has failed to deliver on its Make Edo Grounded Again, MEGA manifesto the way out.
“I want to also urge us especially those who have not done so to go ahead and follow the INEC instructions on getting our Permanent Voters Card, PVC. It is our only weapon against the MOU government of Mr Obaseki”.
While wishing Edolites a happy Easter celebration, the party chairman urged all Christians to be modest in their celebrations and to show love to their neighbors by sharing of what they have been blessed with for the festivities.
