Be involved in the electoral process, Oduntan tells Christians

The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Ajayi Crowther, Iseyin, Oyo State, Bishop Olugbenga Oduntan, has called on Christians to be more involved in the upcoming general elections.

Speaking at the episcopal charge of the first session of the fifth synod of the diocese, Bishop Oduntan said that it is high time that Christians were practically involved in the electoral process and politics in general.

He said the country must get it right in 2023 or never, adding that the kingdom of God works on principles, a constitution that helps justice, judgment and fairness.

“This is the model that will bring life back to Nigeria. As Christians, we cannot sit back and expect a miracle to happen and it is time to participate in the electoral process,” he said.

Speaking on the state of insecurity in the country, he urged the federal government to strengthen local security and allow Amotekun to carry weapons, adding that state governments should be ready to purchase ammunition capable of resisting these terrorists.

"If the government is not prepared to protect the life and property of its citizens, then Nigerians should defend themselves using all available means. Men of God should become men like Elijah whose word would be strong enough to disarm enemies without carrying any physical weapons.

“When a nation loses the ability to inspire loyalty, trust and pride in its citizens; when the basic needs of life cannot be met; when the sense of ownership is lost and its citizens are desperate to deny it, that nation is dead.

"When its currency has lost value in the world market and other nations' currencies are preferred within its borders: when a nation's passport has lost its dignity and value to become a simple identity card, then this nation is dead.

"For God's people, hope lies in the trust that God is not yet done with us or with this world. What we are already experiencing in the kingdom of God today will one day give way. place for that glorious reality of God's future, where there will be no more suffering, no more tears, no more death.

"Mourning, crying, and pain will be no more (Revelation 21:4). In that day the people of God will say, 'This is our God; it is the Lord whom we have waited for. Let us rejoice us of his salvation (Isaiah 25:9).'

On that day the people of God will say: This is our God; it is the Lord whom we have waited for. Let us rejoice in his salvation (Isaiah 25:9)."

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The PDP spokesman recalled how the opposition party had repeatedly warned that the APC government had ceded sovereignty over much of our country to terrorists, "many of whom were imported into our country by the APC".

He further stated, "According to the video, in a brazen manner, terrorists as non-state actors boldly showed their faces, bragging, admitting and confirming their participation in the breakout of the Kuje prison, some of whom were former inmates who were either in prison or awaiting trial for their previous act of terrorism against our country.

“Nigerians may also recall Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir el-Rufai’s confession that the APC government knows the plans and whereabouts of the terrorists, but did nothing. .

According to Ologunagba, an estimated 18,000 Nigerians have been killed by terrorists between 2020 and 2022 "as the criminals continue to be emboldened by the failures and obvious complicity of the APC and on which the PDP has always drawn criticism. 'careful.'

"It's not about politics; it's about humanity and leadership, which leadership is sadly lacking in our country right now," he said.

The PDP added that it is appalled by "the lame response of Buhari's seemingly helpless, distraught and deflated presidency, in which it told a dying nation that President Buhari "has done everything and even more than what was expected of him as Commander-in-Chief through moral, material and equipment support to the military…”

“This is a direct admission of incapacity and failure by the Buhari presidency and the APC. At such a time, in other climates, the president directly leads the charges and takes drastic measures to save and protect its citizens.

“In times of adversity, the president turns into the chief comforter to give hope and relief to the people. Unfortunately, Nigeria does not have a president who cares about him and who can stand as the comforter in leader of the citizens.

"It has now become very imperative for Nigerians to take note and realize that the only solution to this unfortunate situation is to hold the APC government accountable. We must unite as people regardless of our political affiliations , ethnic and religious backgrounds to resist the fascist tendencies of the APC administration.

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