Acting Governor of Edo state, Philip Shaibu and National President of Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests Association, Very Rev Father Don Bosco Ezehi, have added their voice to call on President Mohamadu Buhari to resign if he cannot address the numerous security challenges facing the country.
The duo made the call on the back of similar call by the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, which had earlier noted that the present administration cannot protect Nigerians from the current security challenges and mindless killings.
The call was made at the funeral mass of the late Catholic Priest, Reverend Father Christopher Odia-Ogedegbe who was abducted and killed at Ikabigbo in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State by kidnappers.
Shaibu and Ezehi lamented the spate of killings in all parts of the country, which have gone on unhindered.
The Administrator of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Ikabigbo, Uzairue of Etsako West Local Council Area; Reverend Father Christopher Odia-Ogedegbe was abducted from his Rectory and killed on June 26th, 2022 as he prepared for Sunday Mass.
Family members, friends and loved ones converged on Priests Cemetery at the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Ivhianokpodi, Agenebode of Estako East Local Government Area of Edo State for a funeral mass and the subsequent interment of his body.
The Bishop of Auchi Diocese, Most Reverend Gabriel Dunia pleaded with the Government of the day to tackle the menace of insecurity headlong.
A Brother to the deceased, Robert Odia-Ogedegbe acknowledged the irreplaceable loss of his sibling calling for adequate protection of lives and property.
The mourners say the unabated murder of citizens is an impediment to the development of any nation, that must be checked with all sincerity of heart and commitment on the part of the government.
