Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the recently past Presidential election, has urged Muslim faithful in the country “to imbibe the spirit of love, brotherliness, and peaceful coexistence” as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-kabir.
Obi stated this in a goodwill message to Muslims as they mark another Eid-el-kabir celebration.
Obi further urged Muslims to “use this year’s Eid-El Kabir festivities to engender the spirit of oneness and also re-dedicate ourselves to the virtues of love, patriotism, and unity for the desired national development”.
He said “I urge the Muslim faithful who are celebrating the great feast of Eid-El Kabir to imbibe the spirit of love, brotherliness, and peaceful coexistence. Every faithful patriot must continue to serve God and Country selflessly.
“Let us use this year’s Eid-El Kabir festivities to engender the spirit of oneness and also rededicate ourselves to the virtues of love, patriotism, and unity for the desired national development.
“Eid-El Kabir gives us ample opportunities to appreciate our creator whose mercy and grace to us are enormous, even when we do not deserve them. Nigerian Muslims should use this solemn period of Eid-El Kabir to present Nigeria’s discomforting situation to Allah for His prompt intervention. I urge Nigerians to devote themselves to the values that unite and bind all citizens in love. Let us permanently put behind all divisive tendencies.
“We should not despair and miss the essence and meaning of Eid-el-Kabir festivities, and the divine succour that it brings in assuring us that there is always a light at the end of every tunnel. A new Nigeria is POssible.
“Eid Mubarak!”
