The lawmaker representing Ekiti West Constituency 1 in the State Assembly, Hon.Kareem Agunbiade, has charged Christian faithful in his Constituents to hold on to their faith in God as they celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ in commemoration of completion of forty days Lenten period, as he share the joy of the season with them.
The lawmaker gave the admonition in his country home, Aramoko Ekiti while addressing a group of Christian faithful in the Constituency, he urged them to abide by what they have learnt during the forty days fasting and prayers and to allow it to reflect on their characters by exhibiting love, charity, tolerance, perseverance and tranquillity to others, which would internalise that the death of Jesus Christ for the mankind was not in vain.
Briefing Journalists after the meeting, Hon.Agunbiade explained further that the love of God for mankind is unquantifiable, which was one of the major reasons for his crucifixion and death. Adding that Christ-like people should reciprocate the love by confessing and forsaking their sins and as well accept the only begotten son which is Jesus Christ our savior.
The lawmaker described Easter period as time of sobriety, genuine repentance, forgiveness of sin, and time of giving to the needy and less privileged in the society, “this is the most appropriate time to give to the needy, to think about the pains and agonies encountered by our Lord Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary, I want us to reflect on the death and the resurrection of Jesus Christ”, he said.
However, the Chairman House Committee on Arts and Culture and the former Chairman, Ekiti West Local Government, used the occasion to highlight some of the achievements of the current administration of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji in the state.
According to Hon Agunbiade, “the recent adoption of Governor Oyebanji by the Party leaders at the APC Caucus meeting held in Iyin Ekiti on Friday as sole candidate of All Progressive Congress in the 2026 Governorship Election in the state was a testament to his sterling leadership quality.
Meanwhile, the Honourable thanked his Constituents for their unwavering support and cooperation with him and the Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji reiterating the need for them to renew their social contract with the present administration till 2030.
