Lagos APC, Abiru, and Jandor Extend Eid-el-Fitr Greetings, Emphasize Unity and Peace
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Tokunbo Abiru, and 2027 Lagos APC governorship aspirant, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, have extended warm congratulations to Muslim faithful on the completion of the Ramadan fast and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. In separate goodwill messages, they urged residents to uphold the values of peace, unity, and compassion during this festive period.
Lagos APC's Message of Gratitude and Commitment
In a statement released on Friday, the Lagos APC described Eid-el-Fitr as a time of sacrifice, discipline, and unwavering faith. The party highlighted that the festival represents a period for gratitude, reflection, and renewed commitment to peaceful coexistence. The APC commended the Muslim community for their devotion, prayers, and contributions to societal development, noting that the spiritual sacrifices observed during Ramadan should inspire continued patience, generosity, and love beyond the holy month.
The party encouraged residents to use the festive season to strengthen communal bonds and extend kindness to the less privileged. Reaffirming its commitment to inclusive governance, religious harmony, and policies aimed at fostering sustainable development across Lagos State, the statement was signed by the party's spokesman, Mogaji Seye Oladejo. He wished Muslims a peaceful, joyful, and safe Eid celebration.
"As a party deeply rooted in the progress and prosperity of Lagos State, we commend the Muslim community for their prayers, devotion, and continued contributions to the growth and stability of our society. We recognize the spiritual sacrifices made during Ramadan and encourage all faithful to uphold the virtues of patience, generosity, and love beyond the holy month," Oladejo stated.
Senator Abiru's Call for Sustained Virtues
Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, representing Lagos East Senatorial District, also extended greetings to Muslim faithful across Lagos East, Nigeria, and the global Muslim community. He described Ramadan as a period of deep spiritual reflection, sacrifice, and renewal. Abiru expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for granting Muslims the strength to complete the fasting period, noting that Ramadan reinforces enduring values such as compassion, discipline, unity, and generosity.
He urged the faithful to sustain these virtues by promoting peace, tolerance, and mutual respect within their communities. Additionally, the lawmaker called on Nigerians to use the Eid celebration to offer prayers for the nation and its leadership, particularly President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, seeking divine guidance, peace, stability, and national progress. He prayed that the season would usher in renewed hope, prosperity, and good health for all citizens.
"I urge Muslims to sustain the virtues imbibed during the fasting period by promoting peace, tolerance, and mutual respect in their communities. Such values are essential for building a harmonious and prosperous society," Abiru emphasized.
Jandor's Reflection on Eid-el-Fitr Ideals
In a similar vein, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (Jandor) felicitated Muslim faithful and Lagosians, describing Eid-el-Fitr as both a celebration and a moment for reflection on the ideals of love, generosity, and peaceful coexistence. Adediran commended the Muslim Ummah for their commitment to fasting, prayers, and charity during Ramadan, stressing that the virtues demonstrated during the holy month are essential for building a cohesive and progressive Lagos.
He urged residents to sustain the spirit of unity and tolerance beyond the festive period, emphasizing that Lagos derives strength from its diversity and shared pursuit of collective progress. The governorship aspirant also advised citizens to celebrate responsibly, remain security-conscious, and pray for continued peace and prosperity in the state.
"Eid-el-Fitr is not only a time of celebration but also a moment for reflection on the ideals of love, generosity, and peaceful coexistence. I encourage all Lagosians to continue to embody these virtues in our daily lives as we work together towards a safer, more inclusive, and prosperous Lagos," he said.
Overall, these messages from key political figures in Lagos underscore the importance of unity and peace during Eid-el-Fitr, reinforcing the call for residents to embrace compassion and harmony in their communities.
