Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, has extended his best wishes to Christians in Nigeria as they mark Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Lenten season.
In a statement, Obi described Lent as a time of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving, calling on Christians to use the period for deep reflection, both personally and as a nation.
His post reads, “As the Christian community around the world celebrates Ash Wednesday today, marking the beginning of the Lenten Season, a period of fasting, prayers and almsgiving, I wish all Christians in Nigeria a fruitful Lenten season.
“This is a season of sober reflection on our journey as a nation in the light of our present challenges and our future opportunities.
“It is also a season of personal sacrifices, not just for spiritual upliftment, but for national growth and development.
“May we continue to show love to one another irrespective of tribe or religious background according to the Holy teachings.
“May we also continue to support one another through these challenging times while praying for God’s intervention in our nation.
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Obi concluded his message with hope for a better Nigeria, reaffirming his vision for national transformation:
“I wish us all a fruitful Lenten season filled with blessings as we all continue to work towards the new and better nation we all deserve. A New Nigeria is POssible.”
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