Consider the masses above your interest, Bishop tells politicians

Nigerian politicians have been challenged to pay attention to the needs and aspirations of the people they are representing in all tiers of government as a way of bridging the gap between the rich and poor Nigerians and as well guarantee peace and security.
Bishop of Minna the Diocese (Anglican Communion), Rt. Rev. Daniel Yisa, gave the charge during the Collation, Induction and Installation of Rev. Cannon Chukwuemeka Alaneme as the Archdeacon of Saint Georges’ Church, Rafinsenyi, Rafinsenyi Archdeaconry, Suleja.
Yisa said: “Nigerian leaders should give her citizens a cause to celebrate their achievements at the federal, states and local government councils.
“Not necessarily for the sake of occupying any public office but by being up and doing in delivering according to the mandates by the electorates.”
Bishop Yisa traced the gap between leaders and the led, which often led to overheating of the polity, to the attitude of some public office holders who easily lose focus as they are carried away by the euphoria of their new status, forgetting that they are holding public thrust.
He said: “Promises are like debts, which must be paid someday, somehow and somewhere and the only way to guarantee delivery of democratic dividends as promised by public office holders is for the electorates to ensure that the right people are voted into office.”
Bishop Yisa also called on the clergy to re-dedicate themselves to the service of God who has called them to serve Him in truth and in the spirit.
He reminded them that they will be called to account for as many people as they have misled through their teachings.
The secret towards building lasting peace among all segments of the Nigerian society to guarantee socio-economic and political development of Nigeria is to ensure justice and equity among all Nigerians, the spiritual leader further explained.
The newly inducted Archdeacon, Rev. Canon Alaneme, had earlier in a sermon appealed to all Nigerians, particularly Christians, to resist the temptations of denying Christ by delving into acts that could deny them the opportunity to make paradise.
Highlights of the occasion included the formal induction and presentation of the new Archdeacon.