By Chesa Chesa
The Christian Council of Nigeria has charged the nation’s leaders at all levels and in all arms of government to prioritize the welfare and well-being of Nigerians above any consideration and endeavour not to heat up the polity unnecessarily.
President of the Council, the Most Rev. Dr. David Onuoha, in a statement he issued on Monday, counseled that at a time of economic hardship and growing insecurity of lives and property, efforts should be channeled towards finding solutions that will make life more meaningful and bearable to the citizens.
Noting that impunity is always a precursor to anarchy, the cleric stressed that “it is imperative that those who serve in the temple of justice should, like God the
Ultimate Judge who brought order out of chaos, ensure that their judgements and
rulings does not promote confusion and disorder.
“Nigerians look up to them for
pronouncements that will hold everyone accountable, and compel them to abide by
rules, no matter how highly placed.
“Those who have the constitutional responsibility of making laws and having
oversight on the executive arm of government should note that they are representing the people of Nigeria and not replacing them. Any action therefore that is not in the interests manifest interest of their constituents is a betrayal of trust and great disservice to successive generations of Nigerians.”
On the insecurity bedevilling parts of the country. Dr. Onuoha advised that efforts should be made to end the wanton waste and destruction of innocent lives of citizens, including the security personnel.
“These agents of destruction, be they herdsmen, terrorists or bandits should be
stopped before they stop Nigeria, and this can only be done in an atmosphere of
mutual love, trust and unity of purpose. We must convince ourselves that no matter
what belief some may hold, the truth remains that everyone will suffer it if things
get out of hands”, he stated.
“May we use the current period of Lent and Ramadan fast to seek the face of God in
genuine penitence and repentance and resolve to truly work to ‘build a nation where
no man is oppressed’”, he concluded.
