Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu Urges Nigerians to Transcend Ethnic and Political Divides in 2026 Easter Message

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu urges Nigerians to transcend ethnic and political divides and support the Tinubu administration during the 2026 Easter season.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 4, 2026, 11:20 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from LEADERSHIP Media Group.

A Message of Resilience and Human Spirit

As the 2026 Easter celebrations commence across Nigeria, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has issued a passionate plea for national cohesion. In a message released by his Special Assistant on Press Affairs, Udora Orizu, Kalu characterized Easter as a "powerful reminder of the triumph of hope over despair." He argued that the resilience of the human spirit is the nation's greatest asset as it navigates a complex period of institutional and economic reform.

Transcending Ethnic and Religious Barriers

Kalu emphasized that for Nigeria to achieve sustainable development, citizens must intentionally move beyond long-standing ethnic, religious, and political fractures. He described the current climate as an opportunity for Nigerians to "uphold our shared humanity," particularly during difficult times. This call for unity coincides with similar messages from other top officials, such as Senate President Akpabio, who are collectively lobbying for social stability amid ongoing security operations in the Middle Belt and the Federal Capital Territory.

Support for the Tinubu Administration

The Deputy Speaker specifically requested that Christians and all Nigerians continue to offer prayers for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He expressed a firm belief that the country’s current socio-economic difficulties are temporary and can be defeated through a combination of strategic governance and civic cooperation. Kalu’s endorsement of the "Renewed Hope" agenda suggests a unified front within the National Assembly to back executive policies aimed at stabilizing the national currency and securing volatile regions.