By Kolawole Ojebisi
Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has attributed the adversity attending Christmas celebration in Nigeria to the failure of leadership.
Atiku maintained that there is a leadership failure that has resulted in widespread suffering and hardship across the country.
He said this while extending heartfelt Christmas felicitations to the Christian community in Nigeria.
Atiku who is also the Waziri of Adamawa said this in a statement by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, on Tuesday.
He urged Nigerians to embrace a life of love and unity, drawing inspiration from the joyous spirit of the Christmas season.
The statement read in part, “Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, extends heartfelt Christmas felicitations to the Christian community in Nigeria as they celebrate the 2024 commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
“In his message, Atiku implored Nigerians to embrace a life of love and unity, drawing inspiration from the joyous spirit of the Christmas season.
“He urged citizens to be guided by compassion and selflessness, encouraging them to cherish the significance of Christmas as a time for reflection and togetherness.
“Atiku reminded Nigerians, particularly Christians, to express gratitude for the arrival of the Christmas season despite the many challenges and hardships confronting the nation. It is a blessing that we can once again celebrate the events leading to the birth of Christ, despite the adversity we face.”
Atiku criticised the absence of effective leadership, which has led to widespread suffering and avoidable deaths throughout the country.
The statement continued, “The Waziri Adamawa, however, did not shy away from pointing out the failure of current political leaders to make the necessary sacrifices for the nation’s collective good. He condemned the lack of leadership, which has resulted in widespread suffering and preventable deaths across the country.
“Yet, despite these grave challenges, Atiku appealed to Nigerians to remain united, to embrace one another with love, and to confront the root cause of their struggles — poor leadership.
“With love and unity, there is no obstacle too great to overcome. Let us, therefore, come together to share love and joy with all people of goodwill.”
