Christmas: Akinlawon Urges Christians to Pray for Nigeria, Leaders
Prince Femi Akinlawon, an aspirant to the Ogun State House of Assembly for Yewa North Constituency I, has urged Christians in the state to go beyond merriment during the Christmas season and use the period to fervently pray for Nigeria and those in leadership positions. Akinlawon made the call in a Christmas goodwill message issued on Wednesday, stressing that the season, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ, should be a time for deep reflection, compassion, and intercession for the nation. According to him, while celebrations, family gatherings, and acts of charity are important, Christians must also remember the spiritual essence of Christmas by committing the country into God’s hands through prayers. The House of Assembly aspirant noted that Nigeria is in dire need of divine intervention, urging believers to pray for peace, unity, and economic recovery across the country. He also called on Christians to pray specifically for leaders at all levels of government, saying l...