Eid-el-Maulud: Why You Must Pray for Nigerian Leaders, APC Chieftain Tells Muslims
- Obidike Chukwuebuka has extended his congratulations to the Muslim faithful for the 2023 Eid-el-Maulud celebration
- The APC chieftain stressed the importance of love, unity, and peaceful co-existence among Nigerians regardless of their religious backgrounds
- Additionally, Obidike urged Muslims to pray for the success of Nigerian leaders and emphasised the need to bridge ethnic, political, and religious divides for the betterment of the country
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FCT, Abuja - A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Obidike Chukwuebuka, has congratulated the Muslim faithful on the celebration of the 2023 Eid-el-Maulud.
Speaking with Legit.ng on Wednesday, September 27, Obidike emphasised the importance of love, unity and peaceful co-existence among Nigerians, irrespective of religious differences.
Source: UGC
Pray for Nigerian leaders, Obidike tells Muslims
Obidike also urged the Muslim faithful to pray for the leaders to be able to deliver their mandates successfully.
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“Pray fervently for our leaders and our nation," he said.
"We must increase our love and understanding for one another irrespective of our religious affiliations for the growth and development of the country.
"Our country will continue to develop and grow if the citizens display love and understanding not only among themselves but also to the government."
Obidike urged Nigerians to shun ethnic, political and religious differences and work towards building a safer and better Nigeria.
Eid-el-Maulud: Tinubu, Atiku, Peter Obi send Message to Muslims
In a related development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi of the Labour Party(LP) have sent their goodwill messages to the Muslim faithful as they celebrate the 2023 Eid-el-Maulud.
Tinubu urged Muslims to adhere to Prophet Muhammad’s teachings and life because they are great lessons of devotion, perseverance, tolerance, humility and selflessness.
Meanwhile, Atiku said Eid-el-Maulud is an opportunity for Muslims to re-dedicate themselves to the ideals of peaceful co-existence and absolute submission to the will of the Almighty Allah.
Eid-el-Maulud: Jigawa governor declares Thursday as public holiday
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa state declared Thursday, September 28, as a public holiday to mark the 2023 Eid-el-Maulud celebration.
The public relations officer, Office of the Head of Civil Service (HoS), disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, September 27.
Source: Legit.ng
