The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has urged hoodlums and others causing trouble in the State to vacate their hideouts in forests and surrender their arms and accept the olive branch which had been offered to them by his government.
Mr. Governor said his government would never cede or yield the State to criminals, adding “The irrepressible spirit of the good people of Anambra State shall always triumph”
He stated this while felicitating with the people of the State on the occasion of the Easter celebrations.
Governor Soludo in the message made available to the media by Mr. Joe Anatune, Head of Soludo Media Office, said the solemn occasion of Easter called for a self introspection and deep sober reflection.
The Governor remarked that the occasion was symbolic because it marked the suffering, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, noting that it also marked exactly a month he assumed office as Governor of the State.
The statement read in part: “It is therefore of utmost importance for us to inculcate and emulate the noble virtues of our Lord Jesus Christ and the symbolism of His Crucifixion in the redemption of mankind.
“Therefore, on this special Easter celebration, I call on everyone of us to imbibe the spirit of this solemn occasion as we rededicate ourselves collectively to the onerous task of building a prosperous, safe and livable homeland for our children, great-grand children and the generations to come.
“Let me again, reassure that our dear State will continue to thrive on the trajectory of growth, peace and development despite the current wave of insecurity which is drastically being addressed.
“And in this spirit of Easter, I call on those who are still in the bush to surrender their arms and accept the olive branch which has been offered to them.
“Let me reiterate that as a people, we will never cede or yield our homeland to criminals. The irrepressible spirit of the good people of Anambra State shall always triumph.
“I therefore urge you all to continue to live in peace and harmony as you also extend love to one another on this special occasion.” “I wish you all, Happy Easter,” the statement added.
BY SUNNY A. DAVID
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