ECWA to Tinubu: Be bold, courageous in correcting the wrongs of past govt

.Urges rescue of 97 Chibok Girls, Leah Sharibu, others

Daniel Dauda, Jos

The President of Evangelical Church Winning All, ECWA, Rev.Dr.Stephen Panya has charged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be bold and courageous in correcting all the wrongs perpetrated by the immediate past administration of Muhammadu Buhari in order to write his name in gold.

He said it is evidently clear that for the past eight years of Buhari’s administration, Nigerians suffered marginalization in terms of appointments at the center, rising insecurity, killings of innocent souls, kidnappings, hunger, and starvation.

A goodwill message signed by ECWA President Monday in Jos the Plateau state capital to mark the 2023 Democracy Day celebration said, “I bring greetings in the precious name of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ to the entire Christendom and Nigerians at large on this memorable democracy day celebration in the history of our dear nation Nigeria.

“Today is indeed special since it is the first in the history of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, all elected and newly sworn-in governors and many national and state assembly members across Nigeria.

“Democracy is defined as the government of the people, by the people, and for the people, hence anything short of meeting the needs and aspirations of the people who actually installed such democratic leaders would be considered a total failure.

“Having taken over the spaces of governance in Nigeria, this administration must do everything possible to ensure that Nigerians are given nothing less than the best”, he said.

According to him, “I am sure the President knows very well that the citizens of Nigeria today are not smiling due to overwhelming pangs of death emanating especially from insecurity, massive destruction of a good number of communities, kidnapping, hunger, and general lack, to mention but a few. Corruption has become the order of the day in both high and low places. Our economy needs total overhauling as means of livelihood have since disappeared from most quarters.

“Nigerians are eagerly awaiting early fulfillment of numerous promises that all presently in authority made during their political campaigns just a few months ago. I, therefore, call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to do everything possible to carry everyone along. Leaders at all levels must put behind them any sentiment and focus on meeting the needs of Nigerians irrespective of political affiliations, ethnic, religious, and other differences.

“I equally appeal to Mr. President to be bold and right all the wrongs perpetrated by the immediate past administration in terms of appointments of Ministers, Service Chiefs, and other Heads of Parastatals. Nigerians of all ethnic and religious inclinations must be carried along.

“This Democracy Day that Nigerians are celebrating is the day of having our own government, but many citizens do not know if truly the government is theirs. This is because their immediate future seems to have been taken over by outrageously wicked killers who have cut short their aspirations.

“Nigerians are calling on the President to do everything possible to return the smiles of the captives once again. Our celebration can only be complete when those in captivity are set free, and those who are seemingly safe are truly safe.

“The church is praying that this administration will do all within its power to bring back the remaining 97 Chibok school girls, our beloved Leah Sharibu, Alice Loksha Ngaddah, Grace Lukas, Lilian Daniel Gyang, and all others still in captivity.

“I hereby call on the entire Christendom to be law-abiding, peaceful, and true ambassadors of Jesus Christ in your spheres of influence and be sure to promote peaceful coexistence with all Nigerians.

“As we work for justice, peace, and equity in the polity and governance of this country, let us pray for and find deeper solace in the imminent coming of our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ. We know then would people of all races and nationalities be truly and totally free, from what has brought us all down to this sad fallen low state – Sin! For He whom the Son sets free is free indeed! (John 8:36).”