‘Politics not a do or die affair’

The Congregational Pastor of United Evangelical Church, National Worship Centre, Abuja, Pastor Festus Atasie, has urged politicians to desist from actions detrimental to the corporate existence of the country. Pastor Atasie, who spoke while addressing journalists in Abuja on the forthcoming 131st National Annual Conference of United Evangelical Church in Abuja, said as residents of […]

The Congregational Pastor of United Evangelical Church, National Worship Centre, Abuja, Pastor Festus Atasie, has urged politicians to desist from actions detrimental to the corporate existence of the country.

Pastor Atasie, who spoke while addressing journalists in Abuja on the forthcoming 131st National Annual Conference of United Evangelical Church in Abuja, said as residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) prepare for the 2019 general elections, politics should not be seen as a do or die affair but an avenue to serve the people.

While expressing concern over the attitude of some politicians towards elections, Pastor Atasie stressed the need for them to be committed to the dream of the nation’s founding fathers.

He also called on Nigerians to shun vote buying and elect credible leaders that would ensure rapid development of the country.

He also called on youth to shun violence and avoid being used as thugs in  the 2019 poll.

According to him, the 131st National Annual Conference of United Evangelical Church, Abuja with theme, ‘Glorious Supernatural Advancement’, would be used to pray for leaders and peace as well as successful conduct of next year’s general elections.

He explained that the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, would be the special guest of honour at the conference while General Yakubu Gowon is the father of the day.