Eid-el-Kabir. Nigerians urge to shun violence and embrace peace.

By Afolabi Oyekunle.

As Muslims celebrate the Eid-el- Kabir festival, Nigerians have been urged to co-operate with the government in its activities and programmes, eschew bitterness and embrace peace in solving the myriad of problems confronting the country.

A Top Leader of the APC who is the South-West Organizing Secretary, Honourable Lateef Ibirogba made the call while speaking on the festival.

Honourable Ibirogba

Honourable Ibirogba said many people including moslems need to change their mindset and not see violence as a means of solving issues.

Honourable Lateef Ibirogba

He called on Muslims to emulate Prophet Muhammad and live in peace with their neighbours irrespective of religion.

Honourable Ibirogba said Islam is a religion of peace and called on Muslims to be a model to other people irrespective of religion.

Ibirogba said Islam is a religion that encourages peace, love and charity, urging moslems to embrace it.

Also speaking, the Supervisory Councilor of Sports, Youths and Development, Agbado Oke Odo local council development Area, Honourable Sobayo Adetunji called on Muslims to continue to demonstrate love to other people irrespective of religion

Honourable Shobayo.

He called on Muslims to show love to others particularly this season.

Honourable Sobayo called on Muslims to imbibe the culture of Eid-el-Kabir, be pious and love others.

For those who could not kill rams during this festival, he said they should not see it as a do or die affair as it is not a sin as they can kill next year.

He said killing of ram during the festival is symbolic and embodiment of sacrifice.

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