The Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba (Dr ) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin 1) has charged Christians to adopt the life of Jesus Christ. This charge was contained in his Easter message to Christians.
” I congratulate you all for the completion of the 40 day fasting and prayers which ended up in the celebration of Easter with the trial, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ
” I charge you to emulate and adopt the deeds, attitude and virtues of our saviour. Jesus Christ exemplified, service to humanity, humility, forgiveness, love and sacrifice. Let us imbibe and live these qualities in all aspects of life.
” Jesus Christ came to the world to redeem us from the curse and reconcile us to himself; consequently, we should not go back to old sinful ways but instead become new creatures so that Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross for you will not be in vain.
” Celebrate Easter without forgetting the main reason and lessons learned during the 40 day period of fasting and prayer, the monarch further admonished Christians
” Jesus Christ is the prince of peace, thus we should allow peace to reign supreme and eschew bitterness and rancour with believe in peaceful co – existence “.
The paramount ruler also called on political leaders to demonstrate the selflessness and sacrifice of Christ focussing more on the well being of the people especially in the areas of food security, gainful employment and the protection of lives and property for a better society.
E – Signed
Chief Solomon Olugbemiga Ayoade
The Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland.