Prince Tonye Princewill, Prince of the Kalabari Kingdom and a
potential candidate in the 2015 gubernatorial election in Rivers
State, has called for peace, reconciliation and sober reflection as we
enter a decisive 2014. This should be the spirit of the Christmas
season and the New Year.
In a statement released by Wabiye Idoniboye-Obu, Personal Assistant on
Media and Publicity to Prince Tonye Princewill called to mind the true
reason for the celebration, at this time of the year, and all around
the world, saying, ?The true significance of Christmas is the liberty
of mankind, through the birth of Jesus Christ. The only way to
acknowledge this is by embracing peace and reconciliation just as
Christ taught us?.
He also appealed to citizens to tap into the humility of The Father,
who came down to earth, as his Son Jesus Christ, because of the love
he had for us all. According to him, every New Year should be an
opportunity for everyone to correct their wrongs and perfect their
rights.
Not leaving out the current political state of the nation, Princewill
urged politicians to play safe and show love and respect to their
opponents. ?As we move into a highly political year where the fate and
direction of this great Nation will be decided, we should not only see
the significance of Christmas as a yardstick to fulfilling our
political desires and duties, but also take the New Year as an
opportunity to start afresh in the quest to perfect our great country.
A strong opposition is a reflection of a good democracy but wherever
we must, we should agree to disagree agreeably.?
?The people expect us to lead; lead them out of poverty and into
prosperity, give them opportunity to advance and lead by example.
Bickering and pettiness should leave way for progressive ideas and a
new vision for our country. Let that be the message of hope for 2014?.
He called on the people to continue to question their leadership and
to continue to ask why. ?They are accountable to us. We should never
forget that?, Princewill said.
