EASTER MESSAGE FROM BLDR. RAPHAE RUME

Beloved people of Pankshin North, and Christians all over the world, as we gather in the light of Easter, I am reminded that even in our darkest moments—the pain of Agwan Rukuba is still heavy on our hearts—resurrection calls us to hope.

The empty tomb tells us that suffering is never the final word; healing and new life are possible when we hold fast to faith and to one another. 

This celebration also challenges us to live the peace Christ won for us. True peace is not the absence of conflict but the daily choice to forgive, to listen, and to build bridges across our differences. Let our homes, churches, and villages in Pankshin North become places where neighbours greet neighbours with grace, where youth see models of unity, and where the memory of Palm Sunday strengthens—not divides—our common humanity.

May the risen Lord renew our courage to work together for a Plateau where coexistence is lived, not just spoken. From my family to yours, I wish you an Easter filled with God’s mercy, the quiet joy of restored relationships, and the confidence that, together, we will raise one another from every trial. Happy Easter.

BLDR. RAPHAEL RUME, ASPIRANT PANKSHIN NORTH STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY