Christmas: Senator Akobundu preaches love, assures better tidings 

By Chijindu Emeruwa

The representative of Abia Central senatorial district at the national assembly, Senator Austin Akobundu, has urged Christians to use the opportunity of the christmas season to thank God for the gift of our Lord Jesus Christ whose birth ushered in joy to the world and brought hope to mankind.

Akobundu stated this in his Christmas message on Thursday.

The lawmaker admonished Christians to celebrate without forgetting the lessons of the season which is that God gave His only begotten Son to redeem humanity from damnation.

This, he said, is the reason why Christmas is a season of joy and Thanksgiving to God for His endless love for mankind.

While urging all to remain joyful and hopeful of a better tomorrow, he enjoined Christians to show love to everyone as the birth of Christ signals the restoration of man to his creator.

Senator Akobundu who also prayed that the season ushers all into a prosperous new year, echoing the words of St Paul in his letter to the Philippians wherein he exhorted them to “Rejoice in the Lord always.”

He therefore wished Christian faithfuls across the globe, a merry happy christmas and a happy new year.