The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has congratulated the Muslim faithfuls over the successful completion of the Ramadan fasting.
Obi charged the Muslim faithful and his supporters to remain focused on peace and the rule of law, even as the Ramadan is commemorated.
Obi in a statement shared via his official Twitter page, also assure Nigerians and the OBIdients that the struggle for a New Nigeria is in good stead, and on course.
The former governor of Anambra State asserted that in deference to the revered periods of Lent and Ramadan, his team have refrained from personally reacting to various distractive allegations and fake news directed at Datti Baba-Ahmed and himself.
He added that Obi-Datti team remains in prayers that the challenges faced will be overcome without further adverse shock to the economy, nation and national interest.
As-salamu alaykum to our Muslim brothers and sisters. On the occasion of the celebration of Eid il Fitr, I wish you all a Happy Sallah and congratulate you for completing Ramadan 2023 successfully. Ramadan Kareem! pic.twitter.com/NBDObhKokf
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) April 20, 2023
The Holy Month of Ramadan was for all to practice restraint, decorum and humility; it enjoined all faithfuls to be fair and just in all dealings; to help the needy and heal the ailing; to also promote mutual understanding and peace within communities.
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) April 20, 2023
These injunctions promote the values of universal social justice, world peace and human progress.
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) April 20, 2023
Our dear country Nigeria, the only nation that we have, is going through uncertainties in different areas relating to insecurity, deprivation, unemployment and most recently,
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) April 20, 2023
divisive flawed elections arising from the activities of fringe elements who do not respect the rule of law. They always deploy impunity and exploit weak national institutions to subvert the will of the people.
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) April 20, 2023