Oliver Aba, the Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, has urged Nigerians to let go of their grievances over the outcome of the last general elections and move forward.

The Prelate made the call at the inauguration of the Methodist Diocese of Awka and the presentation of Rt. Rev. Moses Nwakamma as pioneer Bishop of the Diocese, in Anambra.

Mr Aba also allayed fears being entertained across the country over the inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu as President on May 29.

He urged Nigerians not to panic as nothing would happen before, during and after the swearing in ceremony.

“Nothing will happen and nothing is going to happen as we prepare for the May 29 inauguration.

“We Nigerians should be able to love our country and not allow what is happening in Sudan and Kenya to happen here.

“Nigeria is the hope of the African continent. Other nations in Africa call us their father and we must act and lead by example.

“Let us start by putting behind all that happened during the general elections and move forward. Every Nigerian must have what we call shock absorber and we must agree to take our nation to the next level.

“We pray that God will take control of that day’s event because it is a day of democracy in Nigeria. We must join hands to build a better Nigeria for the future,” he said.

Earlier, the newly ordained Bishop, Rt. Rev. Nwakanma called for the spirit of ecumenism among the Christian community, saying that the issue of denomination should not create division among Christians.

He urged the clergies to continue to win souls for God as shepherds in God’s vineyard. 

(NAN)