An Ibadan-based businessman, socialite and politician, Asiwaju Rotimi Ajanaku (FIDM), has called on political leaders across Nigeria to draw inspiration from the sacrificial life of Jesus Christ by setting aside personal ambitions and uniting to confront the growing wave of insecurity in the country.
Ajanaku made the appeal on Monday while hosting friends, business associates, family members, political allies and journalists at his residence in Ibadan as part of activities marking the Easter celebration.
Expressing deep concern over the persistent killings and abductions of innocent Nigerians, he lamented the alarming spread of violence, particularly in parts of Northern Nigeria and, more recently, in some areas of the South-West.
According to him, the spate of attacks recorded during the holy season of fasting and Easter—symbolic of the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ—underscores the urgent need for national reflection and decisive action.
“It is troubling that at a time when we celebrate sacrifice, love and redemption, our nation continues to witness bloodshed. This suggests that forces devoid of conscience and humanity are at work, threatening the very fabric of our society,” he said.
Ajanaku urged Nigerians to rise above divisions of religion, ethnicity and politics, stressing that unity remains the strongest weapon against terrorism and criminality.
“We must put aside all forms of discrimination and come together as one people. Only through unity can we reclaim our land from those who seek to destabilise it and protect our sovereignty as a nation,” he stated.
He further called on politicians to temporarily suspend partisan calculations and focus on safeguarding the lives of citizens, noting that the essence of leadership lies in protecting the people.
“All political manoeuvring and strategies should take a back seat at a time like this. We owe it to the victims and those living in fear to prioritise their safety. The survival of our democracy depends on our ability to defend the very people who entrust us with power,” Ajanaku added.
He warned that failure to rise to the occasion could erode public confidence in leadership and weaken the nation’s democratic foundation.
“As we mark this Easter, let us commit ourselves to building a safer and more united Nigeria before the next celebration. That is the true reflection of the sacrifice we honour,” he said.
Ajanaku concluded by wishing Christians in Nigeria and across the world a peaceful and joyful Easter, while calling on all lovers of peace to work collectively toward a better and more secure nation.
