Easter : O’kenny felicitates Nigerians, calls for Peace, Tolerance, transparency from Authorities in the interest of the Nation
As Nigeria and the rest of the world celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Christ today, Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP in Ogun State and the House of Assembly Candidate for Odeda State Constituency in the last gubernatorial and state House of Assembly elections, Hon. Odewunmi Kehinde Hassan have called for peace, tolerance, justice and forgiveness, among other things.
Hon. Odewunmi popularly know as O’kenny added that the celebrations are a worthy finale to the period of fasting, prayer and self-denial which they had gone through in the past 40 days of Lent.
In a press statement released by his Media Office, the PDP chieftain urged the Christian faithful and Nigerians of other faiths to see the sacrifice and deprivation of the period preceding Easter as similar to the sacrifice and perseverance which the present economic difficulties has imposed on all Nigerians and which would finally terminate with celebration and merry-making when the difficult period is over.
He advised all Nigerians to learn from the pain, joy, love and caring which characterize the period of Lent and the Easter celebration, and allow these virtues to continuously guide us as a people in our individual and community relationships.
O’kenny said a national attitude built on selflessness and sacrifice would go a long way in laying the foundation of true patriotism and greatness of the nation.
He urged those in positions of authority to endeavour to encourage the citizens to make sacrifice and show love especially when the country is facing challenges by making their own lives, in public and private, something transparent, and worthy of emulation.
He therefore prayed for peace and prosperity for all Nigerians and urged them to enjoy a stress-free and violence-free celebration.
