A philanthropist and governorship aspirant of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Anambra State 2025 poll, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has reiterated the need for Christians to use the period of Christmas to show love and kindness to mankind.
Chukwuma, who made the call in a statement signed by his campaign spokesman, Mr James Eze, on Wednesday, described Christmas as a unique season the Christendom should rise as one to reenact the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ through giving and sharing whatever they have with the rest of humanity.
“At Christmas, we rise as one to demonstrate our shared humanity. We show love to mankind as Christ our Saviour did. We do not make any distinction between Jews and Gentiles because the birth of Christ offers mankind the opportunity for rebirth and renewal. Christmas itself is an act of love.
“In demonstrating these virtues at Christmas and beyond, we live out the true meaning of Christianity and lend a hand to the fulfilment of the mission of Christ for mankind. Our dear Anambra has been traumatised all year long by a long drawn spate of insecurity and avoidable deaths.
“While we decry the appalling leadership failure that has led to these regrettable outcomes, we pray that true love as represented by the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ shall find expression among our people this Christmas and that his loving kindness shall heal Ndi Anambra from the avoidable trauma they have experienced in this outgoing year,” he added.