Dare Babalola
The presidential frontrunner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and 2023 Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful despite prevailing economic challenges.
He assured that the nation’s current struggles will give way to a brighter future.
In an Easter message e-signed by Ibrahim Umar on Saturday, Obi likened the country’s present condition to the biblical Good Friday experience, urging citizens to look forward to a period of renewal and restoration.
“As you commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ amid severe hardships, I urge you to remain hopeful bearing in mind that ‘Good Friday must come before Easter Sunday,’” he said.
The former Anambra State governor acknowledged the weight of economic difficulties on Nigerian families but encouraged resilience, describing the hardship as temporary.
“At Easter, I sincerely share with you the weight of the economic burden on families, even as I encourage you not to lose heart. Let us see our current struggles as a temporary ‘cross’ that we must bear before our nation can experience a political and economic rebirth,” Obi stated.
He attributed the nation’s challenges to poor leadership, drawing parallels with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, but expressed optimism about the possibility of national transformation.
“Our dear country is bedevilled by poor leadership, leading to a period of intense suffering—symbolised by the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. However, the possibility of a ‘New Nigeria’ (the resurrection) still exists through our resilience and better governance,” he added.
Obi further expressed confidence that the country would overcome its challenges, projecting a hopeful outlook towards the future.
“We are very hopeful that even though the road to Alleluia may be rough and challenging, we believe it must arrive by 2027 by the grace of God. Happy Easter,” he said.
