The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has urged Muslim faithful and all Nigerians to remain firm, steadfast, and resolute in their efforts to contribute to the rebirth of a progressive and egalitarian Nigerian society. This call was made in a statement signed by the Minority Leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda, on Monday, in celebration of this year’s Eid el-Kabir.
The opposition lawmakers praised the resilience of Nigerians, expressing confidence that, with divine support, they will collectively overcome current challenges. The statement read, “Clearly, this is a most difficult and challenging time for us as a people as our dear country continues to grapple with governance, sociopolitical and economic realities occasioned by unprecedented poor living conditions and invidious government policies. Indeed, our people are daily faced with realities of hunger, excruciating pain, poverty, several killings, abduction and kidnappings across the country.”
The Minority Caucus expressed hope that the Eid el-Kabir celebrations would provide an opportunity for Muslim Nigerians to continue praying for the nation’s unity, peace, and progress. The statement continued, “However, we hope and pray that this event will afford our Muslim brethren the opportunity to continue to pray for the unity, peace and progress of our dear country, Nigeria. As a caucus, we are elated and most heartily rejoice with our Muslim brethren on this auspicious occasion which is celebrated globally.”
In their message, the caucus also called on Muslims to embody the virtues of tolerance, forgiveness, self-sacrifice, mutual love, kindness, good neighborliness, and peaceful coexistence, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Unto Him).
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