By Mercy Aikoye
The lawmaker representing Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide, has advised Nigerians to safeguard their marriages against the pressures of the current economic climate, stressing that enduring love, mutual understanding and faith are essential for stability in the home.
Abejide gave the advice on Sunday during a thanksgiving service held in Abuja to commemorate his wife’s 50th birthday alongside their 20th wedding anniversary. The event drew political allies, family members and well-wishers to Christ Wisdom Gospel Church in Kubwa.
Reflecting on his two decades of marriage, the legislator attributed its success to biblical teachings, particularly Ephesians Chapter 5. He said husbands must love their wives, and wives should submit to their husbands. He described the principle as the foundation of a successful home.
He cautioned couples against allowing economic hardship and hunger to weaken their relationships, urging Nigerians to remain steadfast in faith as a means of overcoming difficult times. Abejide added that visible investments such as houses, estates and vehicles show that many Nigerians continue to strive despite prevailing challenges.
His wife, Deaconess Esther Abejide, highlighted patience and prayer as the cornerstones of their marriage. She said understanding is key to navigating a long-term marriage. With God, prayer, and even fasting, a marriage will stand, she added.
Also speaking at the event, Sunday Karimi called on Nigerians to remain patient with the reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu. While acknowledging the present economic hardship, he expressed optimism about improvement. “We are moving to the promised land,” Karimi told the gathering.
The celebration concluded with a donation from the Abejide family—an 18-seater bus to support the church’s evangelism efforts.
