Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar smiles during an interview in Yola on February 25, 2023, during Nigeria’s presidential and general elections. (Photo by Pius Uomi Ekpei / AFP)
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called on Muslims in Nigeria and the world to use the month of Ramadan to seek spiritual guidance and sacrifice for the cause of peace.
Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate in the just concluded elections, gave the advice in a statement personally issued by him on Thursday in Abuja.
Abubakar, who welcomes the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and across the globe to the year 2023 month of Ramadan, said the basic tenets of the month were about sacrifice and devotion in worship to the Almighty.
He said that for Nigerians, the fasting month at a critical time in the country and for individuals and as a people.
Abubakar said the month of Ramadan had come to all as a blessing from the Almighty with an opportunity for people to wash away their worries, doubts, and hopelessness.
“It Is quite clear that the essential principles of this month are what are needed to heal our wounds, both as individuals and as a country.
“First is the importance of sacrifice not just to our families and the people around us but to the cause of peace.
“Secondly, is the requirement of piety from us all in the worship of God.
“I, therefore, enjoin all Muslims in Nigeria and the world over to use the benefits of this holy month of Ramadan to seek spiritual guidance, as I wish us a happy Ramadan fasting,” Abubakar said.
He prayed the Lord count citizens’ sacrifices in this sacred month as acts of worship.
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