Bishop Michael Ukpong of the Umuahia Catholic Diocese has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) crucified the hope of Nigerians for a better country through the manipulation of the outcome of 2023 presidential poll.
Bishop Ukpong who made the remark in his Easter message, however, urged Nigerians not to give up, expressing hope that justice will ultimately prevail over falsehood.
“That Jesus rose again from death on the third day after his crucifixion and death at Calvary is a historical fact. It clearly demonstrates that; goodness, not evil, love not to hate, and life, not death has the last say.
“This fact is particularly important for us Nigerians in the face of what INEC did with the presidential election we have just had.
“The message of Easter this year for the good people of Nigeria is that we should not give up hope for a New Nigeria, which many of us voted for. For now, that hope has been crucified by INEC,” the Bishop said.
Speaking further, he urged Nigerians to pray for the nation and show love for one another. Adding that it was the love Christ had for humanity that compelled him to sacrifice his life for all.
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