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Obi: Let the love of Ramadan live in our hearts
By Valentine Amanze
Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has appealed to Muslims in Nigerian to allow the love and spirit of Ramadan to guide them as they practice their faith.
Obi gave the advice in his Salah message to Muslims at the weekend.
His words: “I sincerely join the Muslim faithful in Nigeria to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr 2025, which marks the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan.
“It is our earnest prayer that Almighty Allah will accept our prayers, fasting, and supplications now and always.
“It was indeed very fulfilling for me to break the Ramadan fast with different Muslim communities across the nation. Sharing our blessings and joys with one another is not just an act of Ramadan but should form part of our everyday lives.
“We pray that the blessings and lessons of Ramadan will forever remain and abide with us – that love will live in our hearts, that peace and unity will flourish in our nation, that security of lives and property will again be celebrated within our borders, and that our nation will experience growth and development.
“I congratulate our Muslim brothers and sisters for completing the Ramadan. May the blessings of Almighty Allah remain with you and your families now and always. Eid Mubarak.”
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Meanwhile, Peter Obi on Sunday paid tribute to mothers for their selfless sacrifices, maternal care, and immeasurable contributions to family and national development, as Catholics marked Mothers Days worldwide.
In his message, Obi described Nigerian mothers as the bedrock of society, acknowledging their crucial roles in nurturing families and shaping future citizens.
“Our mothers play very critical roles in nurturing their families, shaping the minds and character of citizens, and instilling moral values in the larger society.
“A day like this offers us the opportunity to express our deep gratitude for their unwavering support and priceless roles in our lives.”
Obi, however, expressed concern over the growing challenges confronting mothers, particularly in the areas of poverty, hunger, and healthcare.
He cited the 2023 UN Report on Trends in Maternal Mortality, which revealed that nearly 28.5% of global maternal deaths occur in Nigeria.
The report notes that a Nigerian woman faces a 1 in 19 lifetime risk of dying during pregnancy, childbirth, or postpartum, compared to 1 in 4900 in the developed world.
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