AKOL congratulates Muslims, sues for tolerance, peaceful co-existence

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the last Presidential and National Assembly elections for Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun, Dr. Olasiji Olamiju, has congratulated Muslims in Osun, Nigeria and all over the world on the occasion of the 2019 Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.

Dr. Olamiju in a statement on Monday in Esa-Oke by his media aide, Wale Okiki, enjoined all Muslim faithful in Obokun/Oriade, Osun and Nigerians in general to extend the spiritual benefits of Ramadan, which are love, peace and justice to their daily living and through this contribute to the development of the nation.

“I felicitate with all Nigerians, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters in Osun on the auspicious occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Fitri celebrations. I congratulate all of them who have successfully undertaken the purifying Ramadan fast.

“As we celebrate Eid-el-Fitri 1440, it is my hope and prayer that Ramadan’s spiritual lessons and the Holy Prophet’s teachings of piety, love, justice, fairness, equity, peaceful co-existence with others, tolerance, honesty and dedication to duty will remain with us all for the benefit and greater glory of our dear nation.

“On behalf of my family, the management and staff of AKOL Pharmacy, I extend our warmest wishes to Muslims celebrating Eid-el-Fitr in Osun State, Nigeria and around the world.

“As Muslims celebrate Eid across Nigeria, it is important to remind Nigerians of the importance of respecting the faiths and beliefs of all. He enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to use the occasion of the celebration for sober reflection and pray for peace, unity and progress of the nation.

"It is my hope that today brings joy to all of your homes, both here in the State of Osun, Nigeria and around the world. From my family to yours, Eid Mubarak!", he said.