Before the 2023 general elections, Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong urged Nigeria’s Christian community to get more involved in politics, emphasising that it is not a corrupt profession as is popularly believed.
When Lalong received northern Christian leaders on Saturday in Jos, the state capital, he made this known in a statement released by his spokesman, Dr. Macham Makut. Lalong urged Christian leaders to make demands of those running for political office.
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Lalong claimed that this was essential since anyone having divine authority to rule must act in the best interests of all Nigerians, including the Christian community.
Governor Lalong reflected on the tremendous support he received from Christian leaders in the state and throughout the entire northern region throughout his tenure as governor and as chairman of the Northern Governors Forum.
He made it clear that he was aware of what is expected of Christians, particularly with regard to their rights, privileges, and sense of security and safety inside the political system.
“This is why we must work harder towards mobilising our brothers and sisters to actively participate in the political process so as to not only decide who leads them, but also have a say on the table when decisions are being taken. We can no longer afford to treat politics as a dirty game thereby leaving it to some few people, and yet complain of marginalisation and poor governance. It is the Church that has the solution to the world since Jesus Christ called us the Salt of the Earth and Light of the World.”
“Therefore, as we approach 2023 when Nigerians will be making crucial decisions, I challenge you as leaders to guide your members to first be part of the process and also ensure that they do not make decisions based on emotions and other factors that will not add value to their aspirations.
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