Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has called for national healing and forgiveness, emphasizing the need for Nigeria to move forward in the spirit of reconciliation. In response to criticism for congratulating former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, on his 90th birthday, Obi urged Nigerians to embrace forgiveness as the key to overcoming the bitterness of the past, particularly the trauma of the civil war.
Reflecting on the 30-month Nigerian Civil War and its enduring scars, Obi acknowledged the deep pain of war victims but stressed that holding on to anger fuels sectarianism and blood feuds. He highlighted the national burial of Biafra leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, in 2012, as a pivotal symbol of Nigeria’s readiness to heal and move forward.
Guided by his Christian faith, Obi encouraged Nigerians to adopt the transformative power of forgiveness, quoting scriptures to underscore his message. He urged citizens to focus on building a just and peaceful Nigeria through unity, rather than dwelling on the dark past, to create a “New Nigeria” where love and good governance can thrive.
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