Candidate of Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the November 11 Kogi governorship election, Alhaji Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, has described Christmas at an annual festival that celebrates the most epocal birth in human existence.
In a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Sunday, Ajaka felicitated Christians across the global, particularly the faithfuls of Kogi State, on the special occasion of Christmas.
He stated that Christmas represents triumph against all odds, adding that the season celebrates the birth of the Prince of Peace, whose life profoundly signifies the timeless values of love, sacrifice, tolerance, forgiveness, and compassion.
“Christ was born humble in the most deprived circumstances and station, but he was never limited by the circumstances of His birth. By divine strength, he defied poverty and conquered persecution to become the most important and celebrated name forever in the history of humanity.
“This is the lesson we must emulate as Kogites and Nigerians. No matter the circumstances and obstacles that are arrayed against our progress and success, with determination and God Almighty on our side, we can defy all limitations to triumph and conquer.
“For us, therefore, as we celebrate Christmas as faithfuls of all religions of the book, even in this difficult times we must keep hope alive as we honor the Prince of Peace. We must remain focused on our goal of liberation and good governance for its only in an atmosphere of freedom from debilities that the unconditional love championed by our Lord Jesus Christ can flourish without let or hindrance.
“We, as Christians as well as Muslims, must therefore continue to emulate the sterling life of Jesus Christ. We can strive to be better than we are today, combining our faith with exemplary conduct,” he said.
Ajaka prayed to God Almighty that the blessings and lessons of Christmas will spread all through Kogi state and move citizens to be better people.
