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From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
As Ramadan fasting begins today, Kaduna State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has urged Muslims to pray for unity and progress of the country.
The leadership of the party extended warm greetings to the Muslim Ummah, observing commencement of the Holy Month.
The party emphasized that the sacred period is a time for deepened spiritual devotion, compassion, and unity in prayer for Kaduna state, and Nigeria at large.
This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Kaduna on Tuesday by the Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon. Alex Tagwai.
In the statement, Tagwai extended the message of the Chairman of the party, Elder Patrick Ambut to the Muslim community, while expressing delight that “the month of Ramadan has come to us as a blessing from the Almighty with an opportunity for us to wash away our worries, doubts, and hopelessness..
“We must join hands to bring progress in Nigeria by praying for unity and progress. The lessons of the holy month of Ramadan point to the success of unity, not the failure of division.
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“ No doubt, that the month of Ramadan always bring us all closer to Allah. May our fasting and prayers be accepted. May this holy month be a time of peace, unity, and harmony in Kaduna and Nigeria at large,” ADC prayed.
The party laments the lingering insecurity in the state, adding that this year’s Ramadan period came at a time when many residents of the state are already displaced due to banditry attacks.
“The state is at a crossroads, and as a people we are at a point of despondency and confusion,” the party emphasized.
ADC therefore urged the good people of Kaduna state irrespective of their religion to use the Holy Month of Ramadan to pray fervently for the state
While also urging citizens to support the vulnerable and uphold the spirit of unity, adding that Ramadan is a month of love.
