The Peoples Democratic Party has congratulated Nigerians on the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir and urged Muslims to use the occasion to pray for the triumph of justice and the will of God in the affairs of the nation.
The party in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba on Wednesday, commended Nigerians for their resilience and urged them to reinforce their patience, hope and trust in God despite the prevailing economic, social and security challenges confronting the nation.
“Our party charges Nigerians not to allow the hardship and sense of uncertainty they face at the moment to make them lose sight of the essence of the Eid-el-Kabir; the demand for selflessness, absolute trust and submission to the will, authority and command of Allah in all issues of life.
“Our party is deeply worried by the worsening economic crisis, the astronomical increase in the cost of essential goods and services, the collapse of the purchasing power of citizens and scorching economic distress on millions of families across the country.
“It is saddening that on an occasion like this, millions of Nigerians are observing the period in frustration as they cannot afford the basic necessities to celebrate with their loved ones. Many cannot express their affection by travelling to visit or even sharing with their family members and friends all because of hardship and insensitive policies imposed by the All Progressives Congress-led government,” the statement read in part.
The party further said that it is “Heartrending that Nigerians are currently undergoing the most harrowing economic hardship under the APC-led Federal Government which continues to impose life discounting policies with attendant hardship on the people without verifiable plans for relief.”
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