South West Chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has urged World leaders, especially Nigerian political leaders, to emulate the selfless service of Pope Francis as he joined Christians worldwide, particularly the Catholic faithful in mourning the passing of the Vatican leader.
He highlighted that political leaders should honour him not with words alone but with action by principle via justice, equity, fairness and show love by the government to the governed.
He said the death of the Pope, a humble servant of God, arriving amid the celebration of Jesus Christ’s Resurrection, is a hallowed return to his Maker.
Pope Francis’ passing just hours after giving a speech at a Vatican Easter Sunday service should serve as a reminder to everyone that death can strike at any time, according to Ajadi.
Therefore, he called on world leaders to follow the late Pope’s example of showing mercy to the neglected, the refugees, the migrants, and the marginalized.
“I was saddened to hear of His Holiness Pope Francis’s passing Monday morning,” he said.
“I expressed my deepest sympathies and sorrow to the Christians and the Catholic Church.
He was, in fact, the Pope for the forgotten, the impoverished, and the oppressed. He was a peacemaker who genuinely lived out Christ’s teachings of love for both God and people.
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He was an unwavering supporter of the developing world, speaking out against economic injustice and praying for peace and security in unstable areas.
In a statement he personally signed on Monday to lament Pope Francis’s death, Ajadi said, “I urged World leaders and especially Nigeria political leaders to honor him not with words alone but with action: by lifting those who are down, healing our communities, and defending the dignity of every person.”
