The senior Pastor of The Lighthouse Communion Church International incorporated, Jos Plateau State, His Excellency, UN Global Peace Ambassador and Chaplain, Bishop Elect Rev Bright Otso Samuel added his voice to other eminent Nigerians have asked presidential candidates of political parties to base their campaigns on issues that affect the people and not personalities, ahead of the 2023 elections.
We need solution-driven answers from all the presidential candidates. Also Nigerians should not be carried away with campaign jamborees and rumbling noise. We need technical KNOW HOW to the cancerous problems on ground bedevilling us; relatable practical solutions to the following:
1. Security
2. Constitution Reform
3. Territorial Sovereignty
4. Education
5. Architectural Infrastructure
6. Socio-economic independence
7. Dignity and value of Nigerians in Diaspora
8. Climate Change/Renewable green energy
9. Human Capital development etc..
Nigerians deserve the best. We can't afford to go through another cancerous famine, let's avoid elections distractions and distractors instead engage them in a meaningful discussions with focus on the Nigeria Project.
The Christian statesman, who spoke at a gathering in Jos on Saturday 1st October, 2022, also called on supporters of the candidates to shun indifference, rise against hate speeches, and be mindful of the country’s fragile unity and stability, appealed to them to put the interest of the nation above personal interest.
In his remarks, the Bishop Elect and UN Peace Ambassador stated that the forthcoming elections were critical to the people’s collective aspirations, shared prosperity and development. Also they should respect people's opinion as elections is not a do or die affair, it will come and go but Nigeria and Nigerians will remain.
“I, therefore, urge our politicians to be mindful of our unity and stability and exercise discipline in their campaigns and other political activities.
“To the rest of us, this period does not afford us the luxury of indifference. We must be
determined to participate in our democratic processes.
“It requires that we must mobilise to vote those who will manage the affair of the country with honesty in order to guarantee peace, justice, unity and progress in our land without sentiments.”
He said: “Political stability in Nigeria’s democracy is as strategic as stability in Africa’s democratic journey.
Long live Nigerians
Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria
God bless 2023 General Elections
His Excellency, Ambassador
Rev Bright Otso Samuel
Bishop Elect
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