The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos state, has celebrated the christmas with the Christian faithful, urging them to use the season to pray for Nigeria.
In a statement tittled “Lagos PDP wishes the people of the state a merry Christmas and a Happy 2023….Promises to restore the glorious Christmas celebration day back to the city” issued by the party’s spokesman, Mr Hakeem Amode, Lagos PDP said ” The Leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party – PDP in Lagos is wishing the people of Lagos state a merry Christmas and a Happy celebration of the new year 2023.
” In line with the tenets of the celebration which is rooted in giving, family and communion, we urge the people of the state to celebrate in accordance with their economical capacity and to use the occasion to pray for the nation, Nigeria and particularly our dear state Lagos state as the coming year signify a turnaround in the fortune of the state.
” Our party is also using this opportunity to urge the people of the state to expect a breath of fresh air in the new year as they look forward to celebrating 2023 Christmas in a better condition than they do this year because their welfare and wellbeing would be the foundation of our party when elected in the coming elections.
” We sympathize with family who would not be able to afford to celebrate this festive period due to the current economic hardship bestowed on the country by the ruling APC and promise the people that restoration of good time beckons in the government of our party when elected.
” Our appeal also goes to organisations and individuals with means to extend hands of fellowship to less privileges in our society to ensure that the love associated with the season spread across to everyone during the yuletide. In the same manner, we urge the youths to shelve their anger and resentment for the current hardship in the state and celebrate responsibly to ensure that we have and maintain a conducive and harmonium environment for celebration in Lagos state.
” It is our dear pledge that the next celebration of this nature in the state would be under a government who puts the people first in their priority. Once again we wish every family and individuals in the state a warm yuletide celebration and a prosperous new year 2023.
” Thank you”, said Lagos PDP.
