The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, the Peoples Democratic Party and All Progressive Congress have felicitated with the Christain community in Kwara state on the occasion of Easter celebration.
Danladi, in a statement signed by his Special Assistant, Media, Ibrahim Sheriff noted that “we have every reason to thank God and maintain our commitment to serving Him through humanity by showing love and sacrifice to ourselves”.
“I congratulate our Christian brothers and sisters for the grace of witnessing yet, another Easter celebration. It is indeed a rare opportunity for us all to rededicate our commitment to loving ourselves regardless of social differences and making sacrifice for humanity”, Danladi said.
He added that, “we must live by the lessons of unconditional love of God, His incredible power, selflessness and commitment to whatever cause we believe in, especially at this trying time of global emergency, with a strong hope that it is only another test of the strength of our faiths and humanity”.
Danladi therefore urge Kwarans and Nigerians at large to be their brothers keeper by adhering to all advisories of health authorities aimed at preventing spread of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the world in the cause of festivity, emphasizing that government’s measures in this regard is to ensure every Kwaran is safe, regardless of their social or religious affiliations.
Tunde Ashaolu, the Publicity Secretary of the PDP said that Easter is a holy celebration that epitomizes love and sacrifice urging Kwarans to use the occasion for self atonement especially at this trying times.
He said, “This year’s celebration will however be different because of the dreaded coronavirus. We will not be able to come together to celebrate the occasion in Churches or even in our homes as we usually do by hosting friends and family members. It’s a reflection of the signs of the times. Do not despair. This too will pass.
“We must acknowledge the doctors, nurses and medical workers who are at the frontline saving lives. We appreciate the job they are doing despite the poor motivation and incentive by the present administration in the state.
“Unfortunately, instead of focusing on preventative measures, the AA led administration has concentrated it’s effort on baseless rethorics and false narratives to justify it’s lacklustre performance in every facet of goverance and most importantly the lack of transparency in the handling of the covid-19 issue in the state.
“We must thank the traditional rulers, religious leaders and the public for their prayers and support as we navigate this Coronavirus pandemic.
“We implore the populace to cooperate with the government by observing the rules of social distancing, reporting symptoms, washing of hands and practicing good personal hygiene, with this, our state and nation will come out of this and life will return to normal.”
Meanwhile, the APC in a statement signed by its state Chairman, Hon. Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa charges Kwarans should be joyful, courageous and hopeful, calling on all and sundry to reflect on the importance of the season and significance of Christ’s resurrection which implies hope for a new life and a new beginning for mankind.
Bolarinwa said, “As the world celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ which is the hallmark of Easter, the state chairman of kwara APC, Hon. Bashir Omolaja has enjoined Kwarans to be joyful, courageous and hopeful even in the despair of the covid – 19 pandemic.”
“In the midst of the worldwide pandemic and the resultant mood, it is important for our people to have renewed hope that these tough and dark days will pass and a new dawn of hope and blessings will come.
“I therefore implore kwarans to use this period of easter to imbibe the virtues of prayer for divine intervention, love for the needy and support for government institutions through the obedience of all safety regulations so that we can all overcome our current global health challenges.”