Edo State branch of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has extended Easter Greetings to all Nigerians and more especially to members of the Christian Community in Nigeria and around the world, on the occasion of the celebration of one of the most important events in the Christian Calendar.
In a statement released by its Publicity Secretary at the weekend, Chris Osa Nehikhare, the PDP said:
This festival, which commemorates the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, contains both in its symbolic significance, and its secular relevance, important and powerful messages.
For the members of the Christian Community, the Easter story represents the fulfillment of God’s Prophecy that mankind would be offered the hope of eternal life through the sacrificial death of His son, Jesus Christ and His subsequent Resurrection from the dead.
It is this faith which has kept the worldwide Christian Church alive and enabled its followers to significantly contribute towards making the earth a better place for all mankind.
Let us also at this time reflect on the enormous progress we have made as a party and state and to strive to ensure that the gains made over the years are not squandered by those with unpatriotic predisposition.
As we celebrate Easter let us re-commit ourselves to do all within our power to help our beloved state to soar to even greater heights in the true spirit of Easter. Let’s have faith that Easter signals a season of renewal, of change, and of moving ahead as we defeat the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic that is ravaging the world.
The Easter celebration season attracts widespread participation of Nigerians from all walks of life, regardless of religion, ethnicity or culture. It, therefore, offers another opportunity for us to share common experiences and understand each other better.
As a nation let us find spiritual inspiration in the promise of the resurrection and brace ourselves against that which has impeded equal opportunity and to restore equity, justice, peace and prosperity to our dear nation even as we bemoan the corruption, crime and general moral decay that have become pervasive in our country, Nigeria.
