*Seeks prayers for the nation
By Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has stressed the need for prayers for Nigeria, pointing out that the current security situation in the country is a threat to all, regardless of the language spoken or mode of worship.
The coalition party categorically said, “We must pray to God to end the suffering in our land and give our beloved country a leadership that is anchored in conscience, empathy and love of the people”.
The ADC stated this on Thursday in its Christmas message to Nigerians.
The Nigeria’s greatest strength, the party reasoned, lies in its people, their collective resilience, enduring compassion, and consistent commitment to one another across faiths and communities.
The ADC therefore craved the indulgence of the people to, “amongst others, let us spare a moment to pray for the victims, families, and communities affected by the Christmas Eve bombing at a mosque in Borno State”
This tragedy, it added, is a poignant reminder that the situation in our country threatens “us all, regardless of the language we speak or how we worship God”.
The ADC, in the statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi on Thursday, said, “As millions of Nigerian families gather to celebrate in this season, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) wishes us all a merry and blessed Christmas.
“While we are mindful that too many Nigerians are doing so under difficult circumstances, amidst rising food costs, persistent insecurity, and a deep and disturbing doubt about the future of our nation, we believe that, as we prepare to enter the new year, this season of love and compassion calls us to still celebrate.
“As we do so, let us bear in mind that Nigeria’s greatest strength lies in its people, in our collective resilience, our enduring compassion, and our consistent commitment to one another across faiths and communities.
“Therefore, amongst others, let us spare a moment to pray for the victims, families, and communities affected by the Christmas Eve bombing at a mosque in Borno State.
“This tragedy is a poignant reminder that the situation in our country threatens us all, regardless of the language we speak or how we worship God.
“We must pray for and appreciate the sacrifices of the men and women who continue to serve our nation, particularly our security personnel, health workers, and others who cannot spend Christmas with their families because they must remain on duty while the rest of us celebrate.
“We must also pray for Nigeria. We must pray to God to end the suffering in our land and give our beloved country a leadership that is anchored in conscience, empathy and love of the people.
“We wish all Nigerians a happy Christmas and a blessed New Year”, the statement concluded.
