Segun Akanni, Toronto, Canada 
A People’s Democratic Party (PDP) aspirant for the House of Representatives in Lagelu/Akinyele Federal Constituency, Hon Olayinka Segelu, has enjoined Christians to use this solemn period of Easter to seek God’s face for the peace and progress of the nation.
He also used the medium to urged the good people of Oyo state to see the re-election bid of Governor Seyi Makinde as one that will further the developmental stride that the administration has brought to the pacesetter State.
The House of Representatives hopeful in a statement personally signed by him urged Nigerians and the people of Oyo to show love to one another and be willing to make sacrifices for greater unity, peace and political stability of the state and the country
He also enjoined the Christian community to continue to trust and believe the words of God which enjoined them to love one another.
“As Christians, we must reflect on the import of Easter celebrations in our dealings, not only with other Christians, but with people of other religions.
“We must eschew bitterness and all forms of violence, because the progress, peace and security of the nation is anchored on good neighborliness and peaceful co-existence among Nigerians.
“As Easter is celebrated in remembrance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, preaching love and the hope of everlasting life, I urge Christians to continue to have hope and faith in the nation’s leaders’ capacities to develop the country.
“As elections approaches, I want to admonish us all to come out enmasse to vote for the PDP led government in the state. The re-election bid of Governor Seyi Makinde shouldn’t be a diffiult task.
“The Governor in less than 3 years has tremendously transformed the state to an enviable height among the comity of States in the country”.
