2023: Forget about elections, Stop the bloodshed, Oba Anglican Women tell Presidency
By Uzo Ugwunze
St Peter’s Anglican Church Oba women have decried the menace of killer herdsmen and bandits in Nigeria lamenting that instead of the Presidency focusing on stopping it they are busy strategizing for 2023 elections.
The President, Home and Abroad St. Peter’s Anglican Church Oba women, Mrs Chinyere Egwuenu sent the strong message while delivering her August meeting address at Oba, Idemili South, Anambra State.
“The security situation of this country, Nigeria is terrible. For about seven years now the bloodshed, killings, kidnapping, rape, burning of houses, sacking of villages perpetrated by killer herdsmen and bandits is unbecoming.
“Farmers are no longer safe going to the farm and this has resulted in the high cost of foodstuff. Our children are no longer safe in our citadels of learning because they are being kidnapped for ransom.
“Many children have died and have been molested in the hands of these herdsmen and bandits. Internally Displaced persons, IDP camps cannot contain displaced persons.
“It is quite unfortunate that instead of taking decisive steps to stop the activities of these terrorists our leaders are mapping out funds and arguing the party or Geo-political zone that will win the 2023 Presidential elections.
“Even our roads are no longer safe to travel. The presidency should forget about the 2023 elections and focus on securing the lives and property of her citizens”, said Egwuenu.
The Vice president, Lady Ngozi Onwuka noted that the suffering experienced by the masses was overwhelmingly asking the leaders to seek God’s face to find solutions to Nigeria’s problem.
“Last time there was EndSars problem but things are worse now. The masses are suffering. Let our leaders speak up. Let them embrace God for direction.
“We want to thank the alert Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State for the Cargo-passenger international airport and payment of workers salaries and retirees pensions.
“We also advise every woman to ensure she and her children who are up to 18 years get their voters card to vote in the right candidate come November 6, 2021, Anambra gubernatorial election”, she said.
Moreover, another former leader, Mrs Agnes Emone (Nnedioramma) advised women to always submit to their husbands in all things if they want to enjoy the best of their marriages and homes.
“Women should seek counsel from elders if they want to go far in life. They should not over pamper their children to avoid raising spoilt children. They should also obey their husbands”, said Simone.
However, the outgoing executive enumerated the achievements of the Women’s ministry in the growth and development of the parish thanking them for their immense support and contributions for past and present leaders.
They include Sinking of potable water borehole, purchase of gospel van, helping to build the cathedral, vicarage and church school, visiting the needy and widows, payment of diocesan quota.
Highlights of the August meeting include cutting of cake donated by Okpuno women, sermon by Venerable Vin Egwuenu, prayers, recognition of new members.
Pics: The President, Home and Abroad, St Peter’s Anglican Church, Oba, Mrs Chinyere Egwuenu (centre) with other women leaders during the August general Church meeting
Pics: The President, Home and Abroad, St Peter’s Anglican Church, Oba, Mrs Chinyere Egwuenu (centre) with some leaders, and Okpuno women ministry cutting the August meeting cake.
