A former All Progressives Congress (APC) South-East Publicity Secretary, Chief Hycienth Ngwu, has called for a fair competition among political parties to enhance democracy as the nation enters its electioneering season and the 2027 general elections.
Ngwu, made the call in his Easter message issued to newsmen in Enugu on Sunday.
“Democracy can only be meaningful, and deepened to meet the yearnings of the people it is meant to serve and protect their interests and human rights, only if it is rooted in justice and fair competition.
“Suffocating opposition and opposing views in a democracy is like Judas’ betrayal of the institution he was meant to serve and protect.
“As the good would always triumph, rise and shine over betrayals and intimidation, so would democracy triumph, rise and shine in Nigeria,” he said.
Ngwu, urged Nigerians – men, women and youth – to rise and protect age-long positive principles of democracy.
“I pray that as we celebrate Jesus resurrection, God will raise all of us – men, women and youth– to protect our cherished democracy.”
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Easter reminds us of enduring power of sacrifice, triumph of hope – Edo ex-commissioner
By Patrick Ahanor
Abuja
Former Edo State Commissioner for Communications and Orientation, Hon. Chris Osa Nehikhare, has affirmed that Easter “is a season that reminds us of the enduring power of sacrifice and the triumph of hope over despair.”
He made the affirmation in his Easter message on Sunday morning.
According to him, the Easter season “calls us to reflect on faith, love, and the values that bind us together as a people.”
He also asserted that “in these times, may the message of the resurrection inspire us to remain steadfast, to lift one another, and to continue to believe in a brighter tomorrow for our communities, our state, and our nation.
“May this season fill your homes with peace, your hearts with joy, and your lives with renewed strength.”
Hon. Chris Osa Nehikhare, was the Edo State Commissioner for Communications and Orientation between 2022 and 2024.
