Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has charged Nigerians in the spirit of Ramadan to remain focused on peace and rule of law in the country and refuse to be distracted.
Obi in a Sallah message to Muslims in the country on the occasion of the celebration of this year’s Eid il fitr noted that the Holy Month of Ramadan was for all to practice restraint, decorum, and humility; it also enjoined all faithful 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.
These injunctions, Obi noted promote the values of universal social justice, world peace, and human progress.
The LP flag bearer said that Nigeria, the only nation we have as our own, is going through uncertainties
relating to insecurity, deprivation, unemployment, and most recently, divisive flawed elections arising from the activities of fringe elements, who do not respect the rule of law and the wish of our people.
He noted that they have deployed impunity and exploited the weak national institutions to subvert the will of the people with many untoward activities directed at our people and nation.
But LP standard bearer said that in these “We remain in prayers that these challenges will be overcome without adverse shock to the polity, nation & national interest.”
According to Obi, he and his Vice Datti Baba-Ahmad have been at the receiving end of the various distinctive allegations and fake news but had in deference to the revered periods of Lent and Ramadan refrained from reacting.
“The most egregious of these acts is the allegation of treason for speaking up and for following due process. It is now common knowledge that perpetrators of state capture and their acolytes continue to attack Datti and I, and indeed, the Labour Party and the Obidient Family, for seeking redress in the court of law to recover our stolen electoral mandate.
“Efforts to dissuade us from pursuing rightful judicial recourse have included state deployment of deep fake audio, identity theft, impersonation, trolls, and fighting words, but In the true spirit of Ramadan, we have remained guided and responsible.
Finally, while wishing all Muslim faithful happy Sallah festivities, the former Anambra state Governor congratulated them for the successful 30 days of Ramadan fast and called on his supporters to remain focused on peace and the rule of law, assuring that “the struggle to reclaim their mandate is in good stead, and on course”, pointing out that a new Nigeria, that will be safe and secure for all Nigerians is indeed POssible!
Obi’s full Sallah Message reads:
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 Kereem!
The Holy Month of Ramadan was for all to practice restraint, decorum, and humility; it enjoined all faithful 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. These injunctions promote the values of universal social justice, world peace, and human progress.
Our dear country, Nigeria, the only nation we have, is going through uncertainties in different areas relating to insecurity, deprivation, unemployment, and most recently, 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.
Many untoward activities have been directed at our people and nation but we remain resolute in fighting for a New Nigeria, through all peaceful and legal options under our laws. We continue to implore all Nigerians to remain peaceful and law-abiding.
We equally remain in prayers that these challenges will be overcome without further adverse shock to the economy, nation, and national interest.
In deference to the revered periods of Lent and Ramadan, we have refrained from personally reacting to various distractive allegations and fake news directed at Datti Baba-Ahmed and I. The most egregious of these acts is the allegation of treason for pursuing the due process. It is now common knowledge that perpetrators of state capture and their acolytes continue to attack Datti and I, and indeed, the Labour Party and the Obidient Family, for seeking a New Nigeria that will be beneficial to all Nigerians.
Efforts to dissuade us from pursuing a rightful path toward achieving an equitable, secure, and productive New Nigeria, included the deployment of doctored audio, identity theft, impersonation, trolls, and fighting words. In the true spirit of Ramadan, I call on our supporters to remain focused on peace and the rule of law. I also wish to assure Nigerians and the Obidients that our struggle for a New Nigeria is in good stead, and on course. Indeed, be assured that a new Nigeria, that is safe, secure, fair, and prosperous for all Nigerians is POssible!
May Almighty God guide and bless us and bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. -PO
