Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential flag bearer in the 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has called on Nigerians to emulate the virtues of love and sacrifice which characterised the life of Jesus Christ.
Atiku made the call in a message published on his official X account on Sunday to mark the Easter celebration.
The PDP stalwart advised Nigerians not allow those “who seek to divide us to pretend as if our problems are as a result of another ethnic or religious group”.
Atiku described the qualities of love, sacrifice, and charity as essential to the unity that Nigeria so desperately needs at this time when vested and provincial interests threaten to tear the nation apart.
His words: “This Easter, we join our Christian brothers and sisters in Nigeria and across the world to celebrate the essence of the festivities.
“It is also a time for all of us — regardless of faith, or ethnicity — to come together to pray for the peace of our nation. We must all remain constant in our efforts to promote unity.
“Our shared experiences are bringing us to the conclusion that no matter what the forces of evil can do, when we are united in good conduct, we shall prevail.
“Our leaders at all levels should follow the virtues that define this season – sacrifice, love, and charity – and come together to help all Nigerians resolve the differences that divide us. We must not allow those who seek to divide us to pretend as if our problems are as a result of another ethnic or religious group. -AA”
