Atiku Abubakar South West Assembly has felicitated with Muslim faithful in the South West on the occasion of the 2018 Ileya festival.
In a statement signed by the Caucus’ Secretary, Mr Abdulsalami Olaitan on behalf of the Group, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President of Nigeria, thanked Allah for the peace that is reigning among the Yoruba Muslim Community, stating that this commendable brotherhood and mutual coexistence which exists among the adherents of Islam in Yoruba Land is worthy of emulation by other Tribes in Nigeria.
“It is hereby our optimism and assurance in Allah, that killings will stop in troubled areas in Nigeria and security of lives and properties will be achieved,” he said.
The statement added that the great tradition of honest sacrifice which Eid-Kabir teaches must be internalised by the political class and leadership of the Country such that the Government will sacrifice for the well being of the Governed so that the Citizens can benefit deserving dividends of democracy.
“We urge the People of Nigeria to remember to commit Nigeria to Allah for divine visitation as we approach elections and chose Leaders based on the fear of God, for if the righteous rules, the populace will rejoice. A special admonition is also extended to the good People of Osun State to utilize the grace of balloting that is due to happen in the State and reject denials by selfish Leaders,” the group said.
According to the group, Muslims and People of other Faiths should shun darkness and embrace light at the election.
The statement reads further, “May Allah grant Us long life to witness more festivals on Earth and may the prayers of Muslim Brothers and Sisters who are in Saudi Arabia for holy pilgrimage be answered. Allah in his infinite mercies will block any untoward situation or calamity among the Pilgrims especially from Nigeria and globally and grant them safe return after the Hajj rites.”
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