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The Northern Nigeria Christian Politician (NNCP) has pledged its support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration in the fight against corruption and insurgency in the northeast
Also, Bishop Benjamin Kwashi of the Anglican Diocese, Jos, has advocated life imprisonment for any political office holder caught diverting funds allocated for the development of education, health matters and the economy.
Bishop Kwashi who spoke yesterday, in Abuja, while delivering a keynote address at the Prayer for Nation meeting organised by the NNCP, said anyone given a position of responsibility in these sectors must not take it for granted as the very nerve of human existence depends on them.
Speaking on the “Challenges of the Northern Nigerian Christians in Politics’ Bishop Kwashi said the habit of diverting fund a meant for development must be discouraged using all available arsenal at the disposal of government.
The prayer meeting was used to appreciate the President for his efforts at fighting corruption in the country, as well as, honour the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal.
Kwashi also charged northern Christian leaders on the need to have the skills, courage and integrity to deliver the right message to the masses; “A child of God should stand up for the truth all the time. They should look out for the good of everybody.”
He lamented that the voices of the northern Christian politicians are hardly heard when issues of national discourse are tabled and urged them to be honest and shun corruption.
“The rule of God and righteousness cannot be separated from politics. Through politics, lives can be saved.” He said The Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi who was a guest at the prayer meeting urged all Christians in the country to come together and fight injustices, saying the segregation of Christians along regional lines is needless.
Also the Chairman of the occasion, Gen. Yakubu Gowon represented by Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, advocated peaceful coexistence between all and sundry.
Former Senator, Jonathan Zwingina sought for more political appointments for Christians in the north. Awards were presented to President Muhammadu Buhari, who was represented by the Minister of Interior, Abdulraman Dambazau, Dogara and Lawal.
