The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Nigerians to continue praying for an end to insecurity and suffering in the country.
In its Christmas message, the opposition party cited Wednesday’s suicide attack in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, which claimed the lives of five people, describing the incident as “a poignant reminder that the situation in our country threatens us all, regardless of the language we speak or how we worship God.”
The party, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, also urged Nigerians to pray “for security personnel, health workers, and others who cannot spend Christmas with their families because they must remain on duty while the rest of us celebrate.”
The statement read:
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“As millions of Nigerian families gather to celebrate this season, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) wishes all Nigerians a merry and blessed Christmas.
“While we are mindful that too many Nigerians are celebrating under difficult circumstances, amid rising food costs, persistent insecurity, and a deep and disturbing doubt about the future of our nation, we believe that, as we prepare to enter the new year, this season of love and compassion still calls us to celebrate.
“As we do so, let us bear in mind that Nigeria’s greatest strength lies in its people, our collective resilience, enduring compassion, and consistent commitment to one another across faiths and communities.
“Therefore, among other things, let us spare a moment to pray for the victims, families, and communities affected by the Christmas Eve bombing at a mosque in Borno State.
This tragedy is a poignant reminder that the situation in our country threatens us all, regardless of the language we speak or how we worship God.
“We must pray for and appreciate the sacrifices of the men and women who continue to serve our nation, particularly our security personnel, health workers, and others who cannot spend Christmas with their families because they must remain on duty while the rest of us celebrate.
“We must also pray for Nigeria. We must ask God to end the suffering in our land and grant our beloved country leadership anchored in conscience, empathy, and love for the people.“We wish all Nigerians a happy Christmas and a blessed New Year.”
