Easter: NNPP chieftain, Ajadi urges Nigerians to show love
BY ADEGBOYEGA STEPHEN
South-West chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has joined Christian faithful to commemorate Easter, which he called “a significant moment and a glorious celebration of the triumph of life over death.”
This is also as Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant, Otunba Olugbenga Peter Obafemi, also called of Christians to seize the occasion to pray more for families, communities and the nation.
In a statement, Ajadi sent his greetings to Christians in Nigeria and around the world on this occasion, emphasising love, sacrifice, and compassion as the patent themes of this solemn season.
He noted that the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for humanity was an emphatic lesson for political leaders and, indeed, all Nigerians to yield to selflessness and compassion as well as love for one another, “no matter the differences in tongues and tribes.”
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He said Easter was a celebration of the victory of life over death as exemplified by the resurrection of Christ.
Ajadi, therefore, urged all Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, which he said was the essential message of Christ’s ministry of priceless sacrifice and limitless love of God for mankind.
“I offer my best wishes to Christians in Nigeria and all over the world who are celebrating Easter on 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.
“It is divinely obligatory for us to love ourselves regardless of differences in tongues, faith and tribes.
“I also call on our political leaders to shun selfishness and imbibe selflessness, compassion and true love for the people they are governing.
“To the Christians, I call on them to maintain humility and sustain all the sacrifices they endured during the 40 – day Lenten Season.
“I urge the Christians to remember that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is a sign that there is always hope and that should guide us that the present hardship in our country will evaporate with prayers for our political leaders,” Ajadi said.
On his part, Obafemi, in a statement he also personally signed, said: “On this sacred occasion of Good Friday, I extend my warmest wishes and heartfelt prayers to all indigenes of Ekitip State, both at home and in the diaspora.
“Today, we remember the ultimate sacrifice of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ — a sacrifice made out of boundless love, humility, and redemption.
“May this day of reflection renew our spirits and draw us closer to the path of grace, mercy, and forgiveness.
“To every Ekiti son and daughter, wherever you may be in the world, let this holy day be a reminder that we are bound not just by our shared heritage, but by our shared values of faith, resilience, and compassion. May this Good Friday bring peace to your hearts, hope to your dreams, and strength to your faith.
“Let us use this time to pray for our families, our communities, our beloved Ekiti State and Nigeria — for continued unity, progress, and divine guidance.
