Alhaji Murtala Ajaka, Nov. 11 Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Kogi has urged residents of the state, especially Christians to be focused to triumph over all odds.
Ajaka, who made the urge in his Christmas message in Lokoja on Monday, said Jesus did not give up in fulfilling destiny and so no Christian should give up in the face of economic hardship.
“This festival celebrates the most epical birth in human existence. It is the birth of the Prince of Peace, whose life profoundly signifies the timeless values of love, sacrifice, tolerance, forgiveness, and compassion.”
He said Christ was born humble in the most deprived circumstances and station, but he was never limited by the circumstances of His birth.
“By divine strength, he defied poverty and conquered persecution to become the most important and celebrated name forever in the history of humanity.
“This is the lesson we must emulate as residents and Nigerians.
“No matter the circumstances and obstacles that are arrayed against our progress and success, with determination and God Almighty on our side, we can defy all limitations to triumph and conquer.
“Therefore, as we celebrate christmas as faithful of all religions of the book, even in this difficult times, we must keep hope alive as we honor the Prince of Peace.
“We must remain focused on our goal of liberation and good governance for its only in an atmosphere of freedom from debilities that the unconditional love championed by our Lord Jesus Christ can flourish without let or hindrance, ” he admonished.
According to Ajaka, we, as Christians as well as Muslims, must therefore continue to emulate the sterling life of Jesus Christ.
According to him, we can strive to be better than we are today, combining our faith with exemplary conduct.
Ajaka prayed that the blessings and lessons of Christmas would spread all through the state and move residents to be better people. (NAN
