By Yemi Olajutemu
Ado Ekiti
An Aspirant to represent the Ekiti North Federal Constituency 2 in the House of Representatives under the Social Democratic Party, Barrister Catherine Odunola Olatoye Popularly known as Madam Solar has felicitated with Christians on the occasion of this year’s Easter with a call on them to remain steadfast and put conscious efforts towards the development of Nigeria.
In her Easter message Madam Solar, acknowledged the uniqueness of this year’s Easter particularly in Ekiti state where the celebration is preceeding the 2022 Governorship election.
According to her “this year’s celebration evokes a sense of unity and uniqueness as Easter marks the end of the 40 day lent for Christians, coinciding with the Ramadan fast for Muslims. It is a reminder that the difference between us is such a thin line, hence, we must continue to see ourselves as brothers and sisters.
Let us not also forget that Election is few weeks around the corner, we must pray and preach peace for the development of our dear state”.
The House of Representatives aspirant called on the people of Ido/Osi, Moba and Ilejemeje to get everything set to change the narratives in the state political sphere. She berated the rate of insecurity and poverty in the country saying that many would have been happy to also have meals on the table this festive period.
Madam Solar, a UK trained lawyer urged Nigerians not to lose hope in the country saying that prayers, good work and conscious efforts will make the country triumph over its various challenge while assuring the people of his contituency that he will always see to their welfare more than he had been doing if given the opportunity to serve at the hallow chambers of the National Assembly.
Barrister Olatoye particularly urged Ekiti people and Nigerians to ensure that they continue to reflect the virtues of Jesus Christ which includes love, perseverance, boldness, goodwill and faith which would guarantee peace and progress in our dear country.
She called for concerted efforts and prayers towards the restoration of political powers to the people while saying that only the candidacy of Engineer Segun Oni could lift the state from the various mess of the current handlers of government.