Gowon, Nyako, Others Lead Prayers for Buhari, Advocate Unity
As President Muhammadu Buhari continues his medical treatment in the United Kingdom, former head of state, Gen. Yakubu Gowon and former governor Murtala Nyako, have led prayer sessions for the president in Adamawa state.
Gowon led a two-day prayer session at a Christian rally in Demsa local government area on Thursday and on Friday he also led another prayer session in Song local government area of Adamawa state for the president.
While Gowon was leading the prayers in the two local governments, supporters of ex-governor Nyako under the banner of an association, Buhari Osinbajo Again (BOA) staged a prayer rally for the President on Friday in Yola, Adamawa state capital.
Gowon, in the prayer session, insisted that the survival of the nation lies in tolerance between the Muslim and Christian faithful. He called on both religions to always pray for the nation and the president as he further explained that the tenets of the two religions commanded followers to always pray for their leaders and the nation.
He called on Nigerians to respect one another and shun all forms violence, adding that this is possible so that citizens can live in peace once again.
Thousands of Nyako loyalists walked round major streets in Yola before ending the rally at the state secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) where both Christian and Muslim prayers were offered for the quick recovery of the president.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal who was represented by the Council chairman of Hong Local Government, Ahmad Halliru Lala called on Nigerians to remain steadfast in prayers for the successful recovery of Buhari.
He said Nigeria needed to pray for the incumbent administration of Buhari for it to successfully implement the anticorruption policies it has started.
“The SGF is calling on you to pray for the president and support his anti-corruption drive. Those who wish him death or pray against his return are thieves. Such people will be defeated”, he stated.
Abdulaziz Nyako who represented his father in the prayer session at the APC secretariat said it was normal for human beings to fall sick irrespective of their age, adding that the rally was a welcome development as it brought patriotic Nigerians together.