Nigeria, April 20 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has felicitated with Christians on the occasion of Easter, which commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The party, in a statement by its national publicity secretary, Lanre Issa-onilu, urged citizens to imbibe the selfless attributes displayed by Jesus Christ.

"As we merry with friends, family and other loved ones for the festivities, we are implored to also remember the essence of Easter which is recognition of the love, sacrifice and suffering Jesus Christ bore for humanity," the party said.

The party also preached that love and tolerance should live above violence, killings, agitations, and other divisive tendencies.

"In our collective efforts to progress as...