Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has warned against allowing peace eluding Nigeria.
He declared that if such happened, Nigerians should take the responsibility and not ascribed it to be an act of God.
The former President raised hope for the 2019 year, saying, “it will indeed be a year of blessings for all and sundry in the country.”
Obasanjo who spoke at the 2018 Christmas Carol Service of Six Lessons of the Chapel of Christ the Glorious King (CCKG) of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) on Sunday, said, the importance of peace now is very important in view of the growing insecurity in the country.
The Special Assistant (Media) to the former President, Kehinde Akinyemi in a release, remarked the Carol service witnessed special rendition from various choir groups among others.
Obasanjo who was expressed delight on the service, said the current situation in the country was not encouraging.
“The situation is getting worrisome by the day. I was in Kaduna and I thought that the story would be different. The people there said insecurity, kidnapping and killings are happening.
“If peace elude us, it is not an act of God, but, our making. That is why I am happy that our Bishop in his sermon also talked about peace. This is the appropriate time to talk about peace, this is the season of peace.”
On 2019, Obasanjo assured that, “it will be a year of blessings for each one, and particularly for Nigeria. When people come to me and say they are giving up on the country, I tell them no, that next year is year of blessings for all.
“With right statements, right actions, people will be trooping back into the country. We had it before, there is no reason not to have it again,” Obasanjo told the congregation.
The Archbishop of Ogun Province, The African Church, Abeokuta, The Most Revd. S.O.B Ojumu had earlier in his sermon enjoined Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of peace, particularly during this festive periods and as the general elections draw near.
He further admonished politicians to make peace their cornerstone in seeking for political office and ensure do away with when they get to office.
Ojumu equally commended Obasanjo for his role is peace building globally, noting that, “he has contributed immensely for peace in Africa and the world. We shall continue to thank you for this role.”
The State governor, Sen. Ibikunle Amount, was represented by his deputy, Mrs Yetunde Onanuga and read the Sixth Lesson, drawn from Acts 10:38 and John 4:10-14. Also in attendance was the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barr. Taiwo Adeoluwa.
The Owu traditional council and the campaign train of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka were also among the congregation at the service.