Edo State Governor,
Adams Oshiomhole, on Saturday said the peaceful conduct of the March 28
Presidential election and the violence-free post-election period were
enough reasons for Nigerians to celebrate at Easter.
Oshiomhole, who made
this known in his Easter message to the people of the state, noted that
although there had been fears of violence during and after the
elections, “God has decreed peace.”
He called on Edo people to use the festive to strengthen the unity of the country, by showing love, irrespective of religion.
Oshiomhole said, “I
want us to maintain this cordiality; this relationship; this effective
collaboration between men and women of different religious faith,
working together; living together in peace and helping to advance the
course of unity of our state and indeed of our nation. We must build on
this in the years ahead.”
While commending
voters in the state for their support during the Presidential election,
the governor also urged them to continuously pray for their leaders.
“I would never take
your support for granted and I ask us in this season of Easter to renew
our faith in our country and re-dedicate ourselves to the service of our
creator so that we can continue to grow higher.
“I enjoin you to
continue to pray for our leaders including President Goodluck Jonathan
and incoming President Muhammadu Buhari,” he added.
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