Use Eid-El-Kabir for promotion of unity, peaceful coexistence-Atiku
Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has reminded Muslims that the essence of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration is sacrifice, love, and hope for peaceful coexistence in Nigeria and the world at large.
Atiku, in his Eid-el-Kabir message, said the hardships in the land and various experiences that people go through to survive, plus the lack of unity amongst Nigerians, are the reasons why citizens must have a sober reflection on the state of the country as they join in the global celebration.
He said that the selfless sacrifice and communal love as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim and his son, Ishmael, should guide Nigerians, as they submit themselves and their needs to the Will of Allah.
’’If we emulate the righteousness and great virtues of the Holy Prophet, mankind shall no doubt receive the reward of Allah’s love and mercy, the privileged and wealthy ones amongst us need to intensify their acts of charity to the less privileged. There’s love in sharing. Let’s work in concert to purposefully lessen the hardship facing our brothers and sisters. Let’s love our neighbours as ourselves’’. Atiku emphasised.
Atiku Abubakar is also calling on government at all levels to play their Constitutional role, by being upright, dutiful, and prioritizing the needs of the people they have taken an oath to serve, noting that unity, security, and development of Nigeria are sacrosanct.
He noted that as stakeholders, the citizens too should take a lesson from the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir by being ‘up’ and ‘doing’ in their civic responsibilities.
”As we inch towards the deadline on the on-going voter registration exercise, the people must ensure that they play their roles by not just getting their Permanent Voters Card, PVC, but casting their votes for the best candidates in the election next year”. Atiku added.
Atiku is praying for peace during and after the Eid celebration even as he tasks Nigerians ”to work even harder in ensuring unity of all peoples, tribes, and faiths in the country”. (VON)
