Ngige fears disintegration

Former Anambra State Governor Chris Ngige has warned that the recent spate of bombings can disintegrate the country.The Senator, who spoke with reporters in Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area said, "The trend of things now is dangerous and smacks of a threat to the unity and corporate existence of our dear country, Nigeria. This is a potent instrument of disintegration and nobody wants that to happen. "Whatever their demands are can be addressed peacefully and not resulting to violence. What they have done has given the matter a religious colouration and it does not speak well of our country. "No religious supports wasting of human lives. I urge the people involved to desist from such act because it is an ill-wind that blows no good." Ngige lamented that the Christmas season, which is a period of love, understanding and unity, had been turned into moments of bloodshed and arson, saying Nigerians should use the Yuletide to embrace peace and exchange love for one another. He called on the Federal Government to be proactive in handling contentious issues as security, noting that security of lives and property was a matter of urgent attention. Meanwhile, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Chief Victor Umeh, on Tuesday warned that Christians would henceforth rise to defend themselves against religious terrorists. Umeh, who was responding to the Christmas Day bombing of churches in Madalla and in Jos in which several dozens of people were killed, spoke at the dedication and inauguration of the St. Peters Catholic Church, Nkwelle, Awka. He said, "All of us are ready as soldiers of Christ to fight and defend our faith in this country."But Kaduna State Governor Patrick Yakowa called for prayers to save the situation from further degenerating. Yakowa said, "The church in the northern parts still require your prayers and support. We are still growing. Dont be tired of praying for us."
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