The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on Nigerian Christians to use the Easter period to pray for compassionate leaders—those who can truly share in the people’s pain.
In his Easter message on Saturday, Obi stated that compassionate leaders are those who always consider the impact of their actions and inactions on the people.
“At Easter, Christians celebrate the ultimate sacrifice Jesus Christ made for humanity. Therefore, there is no better time to pray for tender-hearted and caring leaders for our country than during Easter, when we remember Jesus as a remarkable and compassionate leader.”
Obi observed that “what is currently evident in Nigeria—marked by widespread insecurity and numerous challenges—is a clear abdication of responsibility by insensitive and indifferent leaders”.
He emphasised that Nigeria deserves better leadership—leaders who can harness the country’s abundant natural and human resources for the benefit of all.
Finally, Obi encouraged Nigerians and members of the Obidient family across the globe not to despair in the face of adversity, affirming that “our Redeemer lives and is active—assuring us that a New Nigeria is possible.”