By Luminous Jannamike
ABUJA —THE Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John-Cardinal Onaiyekan, has challenged politicians to put an end to lips service and work selflessly and in the fear of God so that the development of the nation could be achieved.
He gave the challenge at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Catholic Pro-Cathedral, Abuja during the mass to mark his 35th anniversary as a bishop and the ordination of nine priests at Abuja, weekend.
Onaiyekan was ordained bishop on January 6, 1983 at the age of 38 by late Pope John Paul II in Rome.
“In the readings of today, God is telling all of us his people that those at the frontline must be servants of all. Politics is not supposed to be aimed at gaining power for selfish interest,” he said.
Cardinal Onaiyekan also charged all Nigerians to be more involved in politics, saying: “Every citizen must be involved in…
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