Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke and the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have congratulated Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, urging residents to embrace sacrifice, moderation, unity and peaceful coexistence during the celebration.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke described Eid-el-Kabir as a period for reflection on the values of obedience, compassion and total submission to the will of Allah.
The governor said the lessons associated with the festival aligned with the vision of his administration, which he said was centred on service, fairness and the welfare of residents across the state.
He urged residents to assess the impact of his government in sectors such as infrastructure, health, education, workers’ welfare and social development.
“As you drive through our towns and villages, check through our deliveries and services to our people. We are committed to serving you now and all the time,” Adeleke was quoted as saying.
The governor also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to religious harmony, inclusiveness and equal opportunities for all residents irrespective of political or religious affiliations, while urging Muslims to continue praying for peace, unity and progress in the state and the country.
Meanwhile, the Osun chapter of the APC also felicitated Muslims across the state on the Eid-el-Kabir celebration and called on them to remember the less privileged during the festivities.
In a statement signed by the state chairman of the party, Tajudeen Lawal, the opposition party urged wealthy individuals to extend support to people who lacked the means to celebrate the festival comfortably.
The party also encouraged Muslims to pray for sick persons in hospitals and homes, while calling on celebrants to mark the festival with moderation.
“We also want to remind our Muslim brothers and sisters of the need to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir with moderation in order to live to celebrate many more of it in the land of the living,” the statement read.
The APC urged Muslims to pray for Osun State and Nigeria, especially as political activities ahead of the governorship election continue to gather momentum.
The party also called on residents to support its governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, describing him as a capable leader who could restore what it termed the lost glory of the state, while commending party members and supporters for maintaining peaceful conduct in their political activities.
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