Pray for Nigeria, Embrace Religious Tolerance, NNPP Chieftain Ajadi Charges Christians as Lent Begins

A business tycoon and South West Chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has called on the Christians in Nigeria to use the occasion of the Lent to pray for the country, Nigerian political leaders and to demonstrate religious tolerance.

In a message to the Christians across the country, to commentate this year’s Ash Wednesday, Ajadi called on Christians to use the forty days of the lent period to pray for Nigeria, especially political leaders, for God to direct them aright.

According to the statement, “Today is Ash Wednesday, a day set aside to kick off this year’s Lent. In the Christian faith, Lent is a time for reflection, repentance and spiritual preparation for Easter, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.”

“During this period, Christians often engage in practices such as fasting, prayer, penance and self-denial to grow closer to God and reflect on the significance of Jesus’ sacrifice.” Ajadi stated further.

While urging Christians to uphold religious tolerance and co-exist peacefully with adherents of other faith to foster peace and tranquility in the country, Ajadi said this year is special because Muslims and Christians are observing their fasting period almost at the same time, saying the uniqueness should be used to pray for Nigeria as according to him there is nothing God cannot do.

“One of the teaching of Jesus Christ is that we should love our neighbours as ourselves. We must uphold this and ensure religious tolerance. When we love our neighbours as ourselves, there will be peace and there will be progress .

“The fact that this year, both Muslims and Christians are having their fasting period almost the same time is a sign that God wants us to use the period to seek his face.

“Therefore we should pray for peace in our land. We should pray for our political leaders and I am sure God would restore our nation’s greatness” he concluded.