; his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and the presidential candidate of the Labour Party during the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, among others, have felicitated Muslims in Nigeria as they join the world to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir on Wednesday.
“The best way by which we can demonstrate this example is in how we conduct ourselves in relation to our fellow citizens and our duties to our beloved country. “As we embrace the present challenges, we must face the future with vigour and Renewed Hope with the confidence that our tomorrow shall be better and brighter.”In a statement issued by his former media aide, Garba Shehu, Mr Buhari appealed to Nigerians to support his successor as he wished Muslims a successful Hajj.
“Nigeria is currently in need of prayers. We must continue to ask God Almighty to show His blessings upon the country and to elevate Nigeria to a path of peace, harmony, and prosperity,” he added.Also, Mr Obi charged Nigerians not to allow the prevailing hardship and provocative attitudes of leaders in the country to affect their faith in God.
Mr Obi therefore implored Muslims not to despair and “miss the essence and meaning of Eid-el-Kabir festivity and the divine succour it brings, assuring us that there is always a light at the end of every tunnel because a new Nigeria is possible.”In a statement signed by Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the Kwara Governor, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, he felicitated the pilgrims who gathered at Mount Arafah in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.