By SN24.com 
By Peter Akpah.
Amb. John Gamasaura Katura Marks Birthday with Clarion Call for Peace, Justice, and Youth Empowerment Ahead of 2027
Rather than hosting a lavish personal celebration, prominent real estate executive and peace advocate, Ambassador John Gamasaura Katura, has dedicated his birthday to issuing a passionate national appeal for peace, social justice, and non-violent political participation ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
In a special birthday statement released to the press and addressed to Nigerian youths, elders, and citizens, Amb. Katura—who serves as the MD/CEO of Jokatu Property Development Ltd, Abuja, and a Peace Ambassador for Operation Enduring Peace of the Nigerian Armed Forces—emphasized that sustainable development in Plateau State and Nigeria at large is impossible without harmony.
“There is no society in the history of the world that has ever developed in an atmosphere of chaos, rancour, and disunity,” Amb. Katura noted. “Where there is peace, businesses thrive, children go to school without fear, farmers go to their farms, and investors come in. Peace and unity are not just slogans; they are the very foundation upon which we must build our Plateau and our Nigeria.”
Addressing the Root of Violence
Delving into the root causes of societal unrest, the Patron of the Plateau Youth Council (Plateau North Senatorial District) asserted that violence is primarily fueled by injustice. He called on political leaders, traditional rulers, religious figures, and community heads to uphold fairness and equity in all dealings.
“When people feel marginalized, oppressed, denied their rights, or treated unfairly, anger sets in and peace takes flight,” he stated, adding that justice must not only be done, but must visibly be seen to be done to guarantee lasting peace.
A Stern Warning to Youths Ahead of 2027
Turning his attention to the upcoming 2027 General Elections, Amb. Katura, who also chairs the Board of Trustees for the Anaguta Youth Development and Cultural Association (AYDCA), urged young Nigerians to resist the temptation of being weaponized by desperate politicians.
“Do not allow yourselves to be used as political thugs by any politician. Do not trade your glorious future for a plate of porridge or a token of N5,000 or N10,000. No politician’s ambition is worth your blood,” he warned. He pointed out that politicians who sponsor violence routinely keep their own children safe abroad while using vulnerable youths as instruments of chaos. Instead, he advised young people to align with credible candidates with clean track records and champion issue-based politics.
A Prayer for Healing
Concluding his message on a spiritual note, Amb. Katura offered prayers for divine healing across Plateau State and Nigeria, asking God to grant leaders the wisdom to govern justly and youths the discernment to choose peace. He urged citizens to embrace forgiveness, love, and a unified national identity above ethnic or religious divides.