Gov. Wants Christians To Join Politics

Governor Theodore Orji of Abia State has urged Christians to join politics to bring about good governance and enthrone lasting democracy.

The governor noted that the nation would naturally witness good governance when men of God are elected into political offices, adding that the ever-present problem of corruption and kidnapping would be reduced while the nation would also get workable electoral system.

Hosting members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Umuahia, to herald commencement of political activities for his second term ambition, last Thursday, Orji said Nigerian religious leaders should emulate people like South Africa’s Desmond Tutu, adding that the nation would be endangered when religious leaders shun political activities.

The governor also suggested that retirement should be introduced into politics so that old people would leave the stage for young ones with brilliant ideas as one of the ways sanity can prevail in the nation’s polity.

He called for continued assistance and support of religious leaders as 2011 electioneering campaign commenced in the state, adding that he had always succeeded with prayers while members of opposition succeed with propaganda.

He commended religious leaders who had always assisted his government with special prayers, dream interpretations and spiritual messages from God, and charged them to continue in that regard instead of keeping such messages to themselves.

He said churches should always work together in harmony with the government for the upliftment of the state and charged them to continue to complement efforts of his administration by engaging in socio-economic activities to develop the state.