The National Chairman of the main opposition Party, People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, has felicitated with Nigerians at Christmas and charged them to keep hope alive in spite of daunting circumstances.
Dr Ayu said although the Christmas Season symbolizes love, hope, sharing, celebration and thanksgiving, the gloomy economic situation has made such very difficult.
“Do not lose hope, Nigerians: the good days are coming back—Nigerians love themselves. Nigerians love life. We love to share, to celebrate. And that’s the spirit of Christmas. But life under the ruling party, All Progressives Congress, APC, has made such extremely difficult,” said Dr Ayu
“Nigerians cannot travel, even basic food items are no more affordable. Nigerians cannot live in peace. Nigerians cannot reconnect with friends and family. All these because of a collapsed economy, rampaging insecurity.
“But I charge Nigerians not to lose hope. Keep hope alive. There is life beyond the APC gloom. The day will break after this long night. Do not let the sorry state of the nation dampen the Christmas spirit,” he added.
Dr Ayu urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of Christ such as godliness, love, humility, kindness as well as selflessness and see how these could be harnessed for national rebirth.
The PDP National Chairman appealed to Nigerians to use the season to reflect on the sorry state of their Fatherland and to decide on deliberate actions in the New Year.
Suzan O.
