The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the just-concluded election, Atiku Abubakar, says Nigeria’s problems were not connected to ethnicity and religion.

Atiku, a former Vice President, enjoined Nigerians to collectively own their problems and collectively find solutions to overcome them.

He said this via a statement issued on Saturday, April 8, in commemoration of Easter.

The PDP presidential candidate described the Easter celebration as a time for deep reflection as it marked the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and his victory over death, adding: “It is a time to reach out to our brothers and sisters in need.

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“It is also a time for all of us — regardless of faith or ethnicity — to come together to pray for the peace of our nation. We must all remain constant in our efforts to promote unity — across all lines — because united, our nation remains stronger, and we can thrive as a people.

“Our shared experiences bring us to the conclusion that no matter what the forces of evil can do, we, as Nigerians, united in doing good, can and shall prevail.

“Our leaders at all levels should follow the virtues that define this season – sacrifice, love, and charity – and come together to help all Nigerians resolve the differences that divide us.

“We must not allow those who seek to divide us to pretend as if our problems are a result of another ethnic or religious group. We must collectively own our problems and collectively find solutions to overcome them,” Atiku noted.

The Star