The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, in a statement said President Jonathan urged them to offer special Jumat prayers for successful and peaceful elections in Nigeria next month.
The President reassured Muslims and all other Nigerians that the Federal Government would do all within its powers to ensure that the general elections in February are free, fair, credible and violence-free.
The President also called on all adherents of Islam in the country to seize the opportunity of the New Year and Eid-el-Maulud holidays to reflect deeply on the need for a greater application of the Prophet Mohammed’s teachings of piety, charity, tolerance, justice and peaceful co-existence with others in the collective effort to overcome current national challenges.
The President assured the Islamic faithful and other Nigerians that his administration would continue to be guided by the ideals of fairness, equity and justice for all in the leadership of the country and that on his watch as President, no Nigerian will ever be discriminated against on the basis of religion, ethnicity or social standing.
He reaffirmed his personal commitment to working diligently and tirelessly to ensure the successful implementation of the Federal Government’s agenda for national transformation and urgeds Muslims and all other Nigerians to support the continuation of the present administration’s efforts to build a better nation.
He wished Nigerian Muslims a happy and peaceful Eid-El- Maulud.
…Mark, Amosun, Ambode also
By Charles Adegbite
Senate President, David Mark and Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, have called on Muslims in Nigeria to pray for the peace of the country as they mark this year’s Eid – el – Maulud.
Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Paul Mumeh, Mark also urged Muslims to reflect and imbibe the true teachings of Prophet Muhammed.
He said, “those attributes of love, selfless services, sacrifice and care especially for the less privileged should be our guide today.”
Amosun, in a message through his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mrs. Olufunmilayo Wakama, implored the Muslim Umah to use the Maulud season to reflect on the state of the nation and preach peace as exemplified by the life of the prophet.
“It is only in the atmosphere of peace that we can be joyous, therefore, we must learn to live in peace with one another. The life and teachings of the Holy Prophet typified peace, just as Islam is a religion of peace,” he said.
Similarly, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC ) in Lagos, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, also urged Nigerian Muslims to offer prayers for peace, progress and continued unity of the country as Nigerians prepare for the general elections.
The APC flag bearer, who began the New Year with a visit to three charity homes in Lagos, encouraged Nigerians to rededicate themselves to the virtue of charity, selflessness and fairness that Holy Prophet Muhammad represents.
SOURCE: THE SUN
Senate President, David Mark and Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, have called on Muslims in Nigeria to pray for the peace of the country as they mark this year’s Eid – el – Maulud.
Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Paul Mumeh, Mark also urged Muslims to reflect and imbibe the true teachings of Prophet Muhammed.
He said, “those attributes of love, selfless services, sacrifice and care especially for the less privileged should be our guide today.”
Amosun, in a message through his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mrs. Olufunmilayo Wakama, implored the Muslim Umah to use the Maulud season to reflect on the state of the nation and preach peace as exemplified by the life of the prophet.
“It is only in the atmosphere of peace that we can be joyous, therefore, we must learn to live in peace with one another. The life and teachings of the Holy Prophet typified peace, just as Islam is a religion of peace,” he said.
Similarly, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC ) in Lagos, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, also urged Nigerian Muslims to offer prayers for peace, progress and continued unity of the country as Nigerians prepare for the general elections.
The APC flag bearer, who began the New Year with a visit to three charity homes in Lagos, encouraged Nigerians to rededicate themselves to the virtue of charity, selflessness and fairness that Holy Prophet Muhammad represents.
SOURCE: THE SUN
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