Muslim pilgrims from Delta State who are performing the holy pilgrimage in Mecca, have offered prayers for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, seeking divine guidance and strength for their leadership.
They called on Muslims across the country to live a life of sacrifice and selfless service to humanity in line with the injunctions of Allah and the Holy Quran.
Chairman of the Delta State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board, Alhaji Auwal Tukur, made the call while speaking at the ongoing hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Alhaji Tukur said the Eid-el-Kabir is spectacular in the life of a Muslim because of the obedience exhibited by Prophet Abraham in the Holy Quran, when Allah asked him to sacrifice his son Ishmael.
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He reminded Nigerians of the need to pray for peace, unity, and all-round development in the country, stressing that the feast of Eid-el-Kabir should be used to promote love and give sacrificially to fellow human beings, regardless of tribe, religion, or social status.
He said the hajj was a platform to pray for the country and especially for Delta State and her political leaders.
He thanked Gov. Oborevwori for providing rams and food items to Muslims in Delta State.
He also thanked his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, and Deltans for their love and care for Muslims and other non-indigenous residents of the state.
He called on anyone perpetrating criminal activities in Delta State to relocate, adding that the long arm of the law will soon catch up with them.
Alhaji Tukur gave assurance that the Hausa, community, and other tribes in Delta State were impressed with the leadership style of Gov. Oborevwori, pledging a 100 percent support for his MORE Agenda.
“We have a governor who cares for everybody, who has been supporting the Muslim community. That is why we deemed it necessary to organize a prayer for him. May God continue to assist him, to help him,” he added.
