The All Progressivews Congress (APC0 and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have urged Nigerians to use the Eid-el-Kabir to pray fervently for the triumph of justice and the Will of the Almighty Allah in the affairs of the nation.
The APC implored Nigerians to avail themselves of the opportunity provided by the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations to imbibe the virtues of sacrifice and patience as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu takes some courageous and decisive steps to reposition the country for rapid economic growth.
In a Sallah message issued by its national publicity secretary, Barr Felix Morka, the governing party felicitated with Nigerians, especially Muslim faithful, noting that the Eid al-Adha, which is a feast of sacrifice, is symbolic.
The statement noted: “Eid al-Adha, otherwise known as Eid-el-Kabir or the Feast of Sacrifice, is a highly symbolic Islamic tradition and celebration that commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah’s command.
“Aside from its significance of personal sacrifice, it also underscores Allah’s infinite capacity and willingness to divinely provide for mankind.
“This year’s celebration remarkably coincides with a period in our nation’s history when our dear President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is taking some courageous and decisive steps to reposition our beloved country for rapid economic growth and wholesome greatness in line with his administration’s Renewed Hope agenda.”
The PDP, on its part, commended Nigerians for their resilience and urged them to use the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir to reinforce their patience, hope and trust in God despite the prevailing economic, social and security challenges confronting the nation.
The national publicity secretary of PDP, Hon Debo Ologunagba, in a statement to mark the occasion, charged Nigerians not to allow the hardship and sense of uncertainty they face at the moment make them lose sight of the essence of the Eid-el-Kabir; the demand for selflessness, absolute trust and submission to the Will, Authority and Command of Allah in all issues of life.
The PDP further described as heartrending that Nigerians are currently undergoing the most harrowing economic hardship under the APC Federal Government which continues to impose life discounting policies with attendant hardship on the people without verifiable plans for relief.
“Our Party is deeply worried by the worsening economic crisis, astronomical increase in cost of essential goods and services, collapse of the purchasing power of citizens and scorching economic distress on millions of families across the country.
“It is saddening that on an occasion like this, millions of Nigerians are observing the period in frustration as they cannot afford the basic necessities to celebrate with their loved ones. Many cannot express their affection by traveling to visit or even sharing with their family members and friends all because of hardship and insensitive policies imposed by the APC government.”
The PDP however urged Nigerians not to despair but use the Eid-el-Kabir celebration to further unite in love, support and care for one another at this critical time.
