TheHILL | POLITICS | February 5.
The Catholic Bishop of Lafia Diocese in Nasarawa State, Dr. David Ajang, has advised politicians in the country to govern their people with the fear of God, carry them along, and as leaders, guide their utterances at all times.
The clergyman who accused some politicians of being responsible for most coups in Africa, cautioned them against inviting the military to take over the reigns of government with their actions and inaction.
Speaking at the 10th wedding Anniversary of a member of the Nasarawa state House of Assembly, Daniel Oga Ogazi at Garaku, Kokona Local Government Area of the state, the Catholic Bishop attributed incidences of coup in Africa to bad governance, corruption and the neglect of the youth in the scheme of things.
While advising politicians to eschew rancour, hate speeches, promotion of religious sentiment, ethnicity, Bishop Ajang appealed to the political gladiators to create an enabling environment and open up the political space that would involve the youth, create job for the benefit of the generality of the people.
While Delivery sermon at the occasion, Ajang urged the couples to always appreciate the marital institution by loving one another, show understanding, tolerate till death make them part, just as he urged parents to continue to inculcate moral values on their children in the interest for the families to grow.
Meanwhile, the Arch Bishop of Jos, Dr Matthew Ishaya Audu has charged political gladiators to engage the youths in positive ventures rather than using them as tools to settle discord as the stage is getting set for 2023 general elections.
The clergy who lamented the use of the youths as thugs, said the nation would be seating on a time bomb if the trend is not changed saying, “the youth you are using and equipping against your opponent may turn against you tomorrow, which will be detrimental to the peace of the country.”
He said unemployment and other acts were largely responsible for the high level of insecurity in the country, and congratulated the couple for sustaining the blessed home for 10 years even as he wished them successful marriage life.
