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Pray for Peaceful Co-existence, Bush-Alebiosu Urges Nigerians

- Solomon Elusoji

A former member of the Federal House of Representa­tives, Hon. Ekundayo Bush-Alebiosu has felicitate­d with Muslims as they celebrate Eid-el-Kabir.

Bush-Alebiosu, who represente­d Kosofe Federal Constituen­cy between 2007 and 2015, urged Nigerians to pray for peaceful co-existence nationwide.

The former lawmaker made the call in a statement he issued yesterday, tasking the Muslims “to share whatever resources they have with their fellow brothers and sisters regardless of religion”. He pointed out that sacrifice and love, which are pillars in Islam, remained the ultimate characteri­stic of the great prophet.

He commended the spirit of togetherne­ss, oneness and peaceful co-existence exhibited so far across the country while extending his message of hope to all Islamic faithful,

According to the lawmaker, it is only in an atmosphere of peace devoid of political, ethnic and religious acrimony that Nigeria could achieve the desired greatness.

He also urged all Ulamas to use the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir to spread the message of peace and unity especially at this critical time in Nigeria’s history where different interest groups are clamouring for violent revolution and in some cases, disintegra­tion.

While making case for the less-privileged, Dayo Bush implored well-to-do and affluent Nigerians to support the less privileged in the society as the festivity is all about Holy sacrifice which can as well be achieved through giving to the needy.

“It is a season to rejoice, but while rejoicing, we also owe our country a duty as an obligation to pray, especially in the area of security and prosperity.

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