The Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi on Sunday, has joined the Muslim Community at the Central Mosque, Onitsha, Anambra State, to celebrate and share in the joys of Eid el Fitr.
Obi who disclosed this on his social media platforms said he was very grateful for the fraternal and the convivial moments shared with them, and especially for their kind words and prayers for a New Nigeria.
According to him, “In my felicitation remarks, I prayed for Allah to accept their sacrifices, supplications, almsgiving and other good deeds as acts of Ibadah and reward them abundantly, here and hereafter.
“I also prayed that their respective families will be blessed and witness many more Ramadans on Earth”, the Labour Party Presidential Candidate added.
Obi stated that It was gratifying that without prodding, his hosts recounted how as the Governor of Anambra State, he had rebuilt their Mosque when it was burnt down.
Provided maximum security for them during the crisis that erupted in the State in 2006, and paid annually for several members of the community to attend the Hajj pilgrimages.
The former Governor said the Muslims explained what is most comforting for them is that he is the only politician who has maintained the routine of customarily visiting the Central Mosque, also remained supportive of the Community and maintained a close and cordial relationship with them.
Obi said he has always maintained that every Nigerian should be free to live and thrive freely in any part of the nation. He presented his gift items to them and shared in their prayers for the OBIdient movement and for a New Nigeria.