Democracy day: We have reason to celebrate – CAN President ABUJA – PRESIDENT of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, yesterday, said the country has reasons to celebrate, as she still remains indivisible in spite of insecurity challenges. He noted that what the citizens should do to put those who are beating the drum of division and violence to shame is by uniting against terrorism. Oritsejafor, who stated this in his message to the occasion of the 2014 Democracy Day celebration reminded “Nigerians of the need to be hopeful and remain faithful to our great country, Nigeria.” A statement signed by the CAN President, in Abuja, stated “unequivocally that we have a lot to celebrate as a democratic nation despite the setbacks occasioned by the menace of the Boko Haram insurgency. “Fifteen years ago, there are a lot of changes (positive) that Nigerians have witnessed in polity that could not have been possible under any kind of military rule, from telecoms to the aviation, media to health, education and the economy, the changes are clear. “On the occasion of this year’s celebration, we are all reminded of our responsibility to collectively defend this democracy that remains the shining light on our continent. “I call on all Nigerians to join hands with their leaders at all levels to work for the sustenance of this democracy, let us uphold the values that will protect it and down play those issues that have threatened democracy in Nigeria. “It is pertinent to note at this point that change, especially positive change does not come easy, it is often times comes with a lot of difficulties and is usually the most resisted decision of a leader, we must all unite for positive change in our nation. “I want to assure Nigerians that these are surely not times to despair or lament over losses; these are indeed times of gratitude and thanksgiving for our nation. No doubt our country is going through difficult times- social strife, armed violence and declining moral values, but for the fact that Jesus Christ is still on the throne calls for celebration and hope by all and sundry. “Like I have emphasized at different forums, succumbing to the wishes of the insurgents will eternally kill the spirit of Christianity in all of us, Boko Haram remains evil, barbaric and must be fought with all the arsenals that we have got as a people and a nation. “Once again I call on Nigerians to pray for sustainable peace and unity in our nation and for the strengthening of our democratic structures that will guarantee dividends for our people.”
Posted on: Fri, 30 May 2014 11:43:01 +0000
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