2023: Tinubu sends powerful message to Atiku, Obi, others as Christians celebrate Christmas
- Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has felicitated with Nigerian Christians in commemoration of Christmas
- The APC presidential candidate said that all hands must be on deck to move the country forward
- According to him, political affiliation must not prevent he and his opponents from contributing their quota to the national development
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FCT, Abuja - The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has wished Nigerians including his political opponents a merry Christmas.
Legit.ng reports that many Christians across the globe celebrate the year 2022 Christmas on Sunday, December 25.
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Tinubu, in a statement on Friday, December 24, advised his opponents to join hands in moving the country forward irrespective of their political affiliations.
Christmas is a period of spiritual uplift
He also noted that Christmas is a period of spiritual uplift as both Christians and non-Christians are moved to reflect upon God's love for mankind what, truly, it means to love one's God, neighbour and oneself.
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He said:
"On this special day, I stretch forth my hand in fraternal affection and great joy to Christians and all who join in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
"Thus, I say merry Christmas to the farmer, the student, the labourer, the artisan, the professional, the entertainer, the teacher, the police officer, the market women, the soldier and to all Nigerians.
"I also extend my wishes for a good and happy Christmas to my political opponents. No matter our political differences, we are all Nigerians and we must move this nation forward.
Tinubu added urged Nigerians to let the hope symbolised by the season of celebration herald the renewed hope in the Nigeria of our dreams.
He further stated:
"May the joy and great gift of this Christmas be the renewed hope that we can and will forge a better Nigeria with the help and guidance of Almighty God above. May God bless Nigeria. Merry Christmas to all."
Why Tinubu will win despite fielding Muslim running mate, strong APC member reveals
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had previously reported that despite the uproar trailing the APC’s Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, Jamiu Julius Adebayo said the ruling party wuld win in 2023.
It was reported that while speaking exclusively with Legit.ng, Adebayo, a strong supporter of Tinubu, expressed confidence that the APC flagbearer would succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.
Tinubu drew the anger of the Christian community after picking Kashim Shettima, former Borno governor and fellow Muslim, as his running mate.
Source: Legit.ng
