A former presidential candidate and Chieftain of the APC, Mr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has felicitated with Christian faithful and entire people of Nigeria as they joined the rest of the world in celebrating Christmas.
Mr Oluwasegun Abifarin, Senior Media and Communication Adviser to the APC chieftain, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
Olawepo-Hashim urged Christians and Nigerians, in the spirit of the season, to uphold the principles of love, tolerance, and sacrifice to sustain harmony, progress, and advance the cause of humanity.
The frontline politician added that the Christmas season represented joy, peace, hope, love, and goodwill.
These, he said, were very much needed in the country at this time when the nation is confronted with diverse challenges of development.
According to him, I celebrate with the Christian fold and enjoin all of us to remember the essence of Christmas.
“In the true spirit of the season, let’s show love to our neighbors, kindness to the less privileged and vulnerable, and tolerance to one another across the lines of faith, politics, and ethnicity.”
This, according to him, should be
in the spirit of the unique sacrifice and teachings of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
“I urge fellow Nigerians to appropriate the hope that comes with Christmas and reinvest trust in God’s ability to restore the lost glory of Nigeria.”
He equally admonished Nigerians to reflect on the lessons of the period and emulate Christ by fostering peace and unity in the country.
He tasked Nigerians with religious tolerance, adding that “it is one way we as citizens can live in peace, harmony, and love as taught by Jesus Christ, who is the reason for the season.
“More importantly, as we observe Christmas , let us all imbibe the essential message of Christ’s ministry and truly begin to love our fellow Nigerians as we love ourselves.” NAN
