Dr Victor Oye, the National Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance, has advised Muslim faithful to foster peace, mutual coexistence, religious tolerance and progressive development as they celebrate Eid-el-Kabir.
Oye, in a statement on Friday, urged the Muslim Ummah to use the celebration to meditate and work toward Nigeria’s unity.
He said that Nigerians should eschew selfish interest, but project national interest and integration.
He said: “I felicitate with the Muslim Community across the country as they celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir.
“As a political party, APGA wishes to appeal that Nigerians should not allow personal desires blur their vision to continue to work for the sustenance of our democratic ideals and unity of the country.”
He urged the faithful to pray that God would keep Nigeria healthy, progressive and united for the well-being of every Nigerian.
Also, Chief Sam Oraegbunam, the Gubernatorial Candidate of Hope Democratic Party in the November 18 Governorship Election in Anambra, prayed for peaceful celebration.
Oraegbunam called for continued prayer for President Muhammadu Buhari so that he could deliver dividends of democracy to the people.
He said: “I wish our Muslim brothers and sisters happy, happy Sallah. I urge all Nigerians to unite and support our government to deliver democracy dividends to the masses.
“My prayer is that we shall have peaceful and crime-free public holiday.”
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