The Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate for the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, is asking Muslims in Nigeria to pray for the country as it faces many challenges.
According to a statement from his spokesperson, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, Obi is encouraging the Muslim community to use the upcoming 2024 Eid-el-Fitr as an opportunity to pray to Allah for help in addressing Nigeria’s security problems.
Obi stressed the need to maintain a spirit of love and peaceful coexistence among the people despite the current challenges facing the nation.
The statement reads: “The people should use the 2024 Eid-el-fitr festivities to engender the spirit of oneness and also re-dedicate themselves to the virtues of love, patriotism, and unity for the desired national development.
“The two major faiths, Christianity and Islam, coming out of their fasting period should allow the solemnness of the holy months to influence their thoughts and actions in relating with one another and thinking about the future of the country.
“An intense prayer for our dear country has become very necessary more than ever before, as our nationhood is in dire need of divine intervention to survive.
“Our economy is already under severe stress; the currency is losing value daily, and unemployment and inflation are rising.”
Obi emphasized the importance of staying positive and recognizing the significance of celebrations along with the divine support that comes with them.
