Anglican Arch-Bishop of Enugu Arch-Diocese, Most Rev
Emmanuel Chukwuma has said the current economic situation in the country has
made Nigerians hungry and angry, stressing that the federal government should
address the problem before it will degenerates further.
Chukwuma also condemned the postponement of the
governorship election in Edo State by the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) for alleged security threat, saying that the shift was a big
indictment on those handling the country’s security.
The cleric spoke yesterday at the funeral service of
late Mrs. Janet Elobelu Madu at the Christ Church Achi, Church of Nigeria
Anglican Communion, Diocese of Oji River, Enugu State.
Mrs.Madu who died at 101 years was the mother of Anglican
bishop of Oji River diocese, Most Rev Pius Madu.
Pointing at the Enugu State Chairman of the All
Progressive Congress (APC),Dr. Ben Nwoye, Chukwuma asked him to pass the
message to the APC-led federal government under President Muhammadu Buhari.
“APC used to be a very effective medicine for headache
in those days. If this APC can’t cure the illness in Nigeria now, Nigerians
will begin to drink codeine. Dr. Nwoye please pass the message to the APC
government in Abuja,” Chukwuma said.
“Change should begin with Mr. President. Let him pay
federal civil servants. Buhari will try and make the change crusade begin with
him by paying workers at month end,” he said.
On the shifting of the election in Edo State, he said:
“The postponement of the election is a big indictment on the security of the
nation. It shows the security men are inefficient and cannot control the
security situation of the country.”
Source:Daily Trust
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