Peterside urges Rivers people to emulate Jesus Christ as we celebrate Christmas

The Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC),

Dr Dakuku Peterside, has urged Rivers State people to emulate Jesus

Christ's humility and compassion as we celebrate the birth of our

saviour.

Peterside, in a Christmas message by the Director of Communication

of his campaign organisation, Mrs Ibim Semenitari, urged the people

to always work for the unity of the state, adding that irrespective of

ethnic divide, the people should see themselves as one.

"Jesus died for the sins of all of us. That is the hallmark of self-less

service and compassion. We must emulate good virtues such as

these for our state and society to be better," he said.

The APC candidate added that his desire to be Governor of the state

"is a product of deep reflection and commitment to serve and a

passion to expand economic opportunities for all our people."

He went on: "My aspiration is not about the pomp, pecks and

privileges of office, but out of a desire to make Rivers State greater. I

believe we can provide leadership that will accelerate the

actualisation of a greater Rivers dream of improved middle class, first

class safe environment, equal and more socio-economic

opportunities and create a greater sense of community, a Rivers

State that will be the pride of Africa."

He promised that if elected governor, he would govern the state with

the fear of God, bearing in mind that if Christ had not paid the

ultimate price, there would be no sane society.

He therefore called on the people to support APC so that

“collectively we can achieve our dream of a better and greater Rivers

State”.