Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Thursday said at a time such as now when Nigeria is at the threshold of a new beginning, it is important that all hands are on deck and old gaps closed in order to support the new political leadership.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!In a press statement issued by his Media Office in Abuja, Atiku urged Muslims in the country to embrace the virtues of forgiveness and common understanding as they join counterparts across the world to celebrate the end of the Ramadan fasting season.
Atiku noted that one of the basic components of Ramadan fasting is to seek the mercy of God to forgive us our sins.
He explained that it therefore becomes imperative for us as humans to extend the grace of forgiveness and common understanding to other human beings as well.
According to him; “Being good Muslims requires that we follow the examples of Prophet Muhammed, who was always quick to forgive those that transgressed against him and lived a life of building common understanding among people.”
While congratulating every Muslim for the successful completion of the Ramadan fasting season, Atiku noted that it was a season of abundant grace from God almighty for the forgiveness of our sins.
He said; “As Muslims, we must live our lives by the examples of Prophet Muhammed in ensuring that we build peace and common understanding in our families and our communities.
“As citizens of Nigeria, we must come together to close old gaps and create new understanding that will ensure that the political leadership succeeds in the objective of giving us a new beginning as a country.
“Let us use the end of the Ramadan fasting to promote a re-awakening of peace and unity in our personal lives, our communities and in Nigeria at large,” Atiku said.