Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged Muslims to utilize Sallah to ask Allah’s help in solving Nigeria’s security issues.
According to his spokeswoman, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, Obi stated this in Onitsha on Tuesday.
He advised the people not to let the country’s problems impair their love and peaceful coexistence.
“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, unemployment and inflation rising,” he added.
He urged people not to despair and miss the true meaning of celebration and heavenly comfort.
Obi said a new Nigeria was conceivable and that there was light at the end of every tunnel. (NAN)