By Ibrahim Bakare
Former Governors under the aegis of the All Progressive Congress, APC’s former Governors’ Forum have sent felicitations to Muslims all over the country on the occasion of the celebration of Eid ul Fitr.
The message was conveyed by the Chairman, APC Former Governors’ Forum, Sen. BUKAR ABBA IBRAHIM wherein he stated that the practice of waiting, self denial, fasting and prayers were the hallmark and some of the cardinal templates of sacrifice and commitment in the principles of Islam.
According to Sen. Bukar Abba Ibrahim in a statement released in Abuja, on behalf of the Forum, the forgiveness and reconciliation tenets of the fasting period, which cut across all tribes in Nigeria, where Muslim Umma are, reminds the people of their oneness and togetherness as a nation.
“It is therefore an opportunity for us to appreciate and celebrate with one another, as a people bounded in love and unity.” He stated.
Continuing, the Forum’s Chairman added: “I equally use this opportunity to call on the political class to play politics without bitterness and rancour;
“To all Nigerians, I admonished that all should continue to embrace and promote fundamental principles of care and joy to all, as the marking of Ramadan symbolizes;
“May the blessing of Allah fill the life of Nigerians with peace , joy and good health. Happy Eid ul Fitr”
The statement was jointly signed by High Chief Sunnie Chukumele, Publicity Secretary of the All Progressive Congress, APC’s Governors’ Forum.