“Every Faithful Patriot Must Continue to Serve God and Country Selflessly.” – Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has urged Muslim faithful to imbibe the spirit of love, brotherliness, and peaceful co-existence during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The former governor of Anambra State made the call in a tweet on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
“Every faithful patriot must continue to serve God and country selflessly,” Obi said. “Let us 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.”
Obi also urged Muslim faithful to use the solemn period of Eid-el-Kabir to pray for Nigeria and its leaders.
“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,” he said. “Let us use this period to present Nigeria’s discomforting situation to Allah for His prompt intervention.”
The presidential candidate also stressed the need for Nigerians to devote themselves to the values that unite and bind all citizens in love.
“We should not despair and miss the essence and meaning of Eid-el-Kabir festivities,” he said. “The divine succour that it brings assures us that there is always a light at the end of every tunnel.”
Obi concluded by reaffirming his belief that a new Nigeria is possible.
“Let us all work together to build a better Nigeria for ourselves and for generations to come,” he said.