Christmas: YPF Preaches Love, Peaceful Co-existence

By Ayobami Agboola, Osogbo

As Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, with the celebration of Christmas, a socio-political group, Yoruba Progressive Forum (YPF), has urged Christians to offer special prayers during the yuletide for greater peace, love, unity, peaceful co-existence and progress in the country.

While felicitating with Christians, the group in a statement jointly issued by its National Coordinator, Alhaji Olalekan Lateef popularly known as Asiri Ede and Publicity Secretary Ojeyemi Elijah, said Christmas was a season to show love and care for one another, charging Nigerians to use the opportunity offered by the season to enthrone peaceful co-existence across the country.

The group called for an end to all forms of violent crimes, including banditry, kidnapping, terrorism and insurrection that have become commonplace in the country and huge security challenge to governments at all levels and entire citizenry.

The group said: “As the world celebrates Christmas, the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, we call on all Christians, and indeed Nigerians, to reflect on the virtues and teachings of Jesus Christ in their lives and activities, so that Nigeria and the world would be a better place for all of us.”

“We congratulate all Christians for witnessing yet another Christmas season. We advise all of you to use the festive period for sober reflections and total spiritual renewal and devotion towards living in peace and harmony with adherents of other religions.

“We must emphasis that peaceful co-existence and understanding among citizens are essential in the face of the prevailing security and economic challenges in the country.”