Vice Presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 23 election, Peter Obi, has called on good-spirited Nigerians to always support the church for meaningful development.
Obi gave the advice on Wednesday after participating at the Chrism Mass at Awka, Adazi-Nnukwu and Nimo.
Obi, who said his partnership with the church, especially in the area of education and health was part of the key to his success when he was Anambra State governor, advised the government to partner with the church because they also serve the people, even with more commitment.
In his homily at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Awka, Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor called for sustained prayers for the country.
The bishop commended the opposition for challenging the results of the election in court and that it was ideal in view of ‘popular belief’ that the election did not go well.
After the Chrism mass at Nimo, Obi visited the family of the slain former House member and the President-General of Nimo, Frank Igboka.
Decrying his murder and various crimes going on in different parts of the country, Obi called on all those concerned with security of the country to re-double efforts in that direction.
