Former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar Retired has appealed to Nigerians to play politics without bitterness that will provide an enabling environment for them to elect credible leaders of their choice.
The Former Head of State made the appeal in an interview with Newsmen after performing the two raka’ats prayer for Eid el Kabir at the Minna Eid prayer ground.
General Abdulsalami Abubakar maintained that peace is the pre requisite for any meaningful development, and implored Nigerians irrespective of ethnic and religious affiliation to continue to pray for peace in the country to achieve greater heights.
He however prayed to Allah to bring peace, stability, and prosperity to Nigeria towards overcoming the numerous challenges bedeviling the country and congratulate Muslims for the Eid el Kabir celebrations.
In his remarks Niger state Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago advised Muslims to pray for forgiveness and a better Nigeria where economic prosperity and peace will remain the hallmark.
Mohammed Umar Bago expressed optimism of better days ahead, insisting that Nigeria will be great again with love, mutual respect and the collective efforts by all and sundry, while urging Nigerians to rekindle their hope for a better tomorrow.
Among the thousands of Muslim faithfuls that perform the Eid el Kabir prayers are the Former Niger state Governor, Dr Muazu Babangida Aliyu, Emir of Minna Umar Faruk Bahago, Mohammed Ibrahim Babangida the son of former Military President, Commissioner of Police in charge of Niger state, Adamu Abdullahi Elleman and members of state Executive Council among others.
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