As Christians celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has called for prayers for the country which he said was under siege.
He further called on Nigerians to use the period of Easter to reflect on the situation in the country and pray especially for the survival of democracy.
In an Easter message released by his media office, Obi noted that the nation’s democracy more than ever before since 1999 was under heavy stress and needed all hands to be on deck for its survival.
He also said: “The nation’s economy is under pressure and required the commitment, and sincerity of purpose from critical stakeholders to survive.
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“This country has been undergoing a prolonged period of misfortune that this period of Easter provides huge opportunity for Christians to return to God in supplications for lasting solutions to our myriads of challenges.
“Indicators are apparent that the country is under siege and Nigerians should use this solemn period of Easter to pray for God to intervene and raise good leaders for the country.”
Obi then charged Christians to see the Easter festivity which also marks the end of the 40 days special fasting and prayers as an ample period for positive attitude to one another.
He admonished Nigerian leaders to absorb the lessons of Easter and allow it influence their conduct, especially as it concerns the less privileged in our society.
