Presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 23, 2019 general election, Atiku Abubakar, says Easter brings hope to Nigerians that the country would die to extreme poverty and live to plenty.
In his goodwill message to Christians on Friday to mark Good Friday and prepare for Easter, Atiku said a Nigeria of possibilities will give way to one of impossibilities.
In several tweets, Admonished Nigerians to also ‘spare a thought to those who have suffered at the hands of terrorists.’
Atiku wrote: “Nigeria is going through difficult times. But Easter gives us hope that, as a nation, we will die to challenges and live to our potentials. We will die to extreme poverty and live to extra and prosperity. We will die to strife and be united in life.
“Even as we celebrate, I urge all Nigerians to remember the men and women of our armed forces, who are even right now in ditches and trenches in order to keep us safe.
“Let us also spare a thought to those who have suffered at the hands of terrorists, marauders and criminals. A new Nigeria is being birthed. A Nigeria of possibilities instead of impossibilities.
“Let us also thank God for the fact that we remain as one nation under God. Where there is unity, there is much hope. Much hope indeed.
“It is with this in mind that I wish the body of Christ and all Nigerians a happy Easter. May God bless us all and may God bless Nigeria.”
