In the mood of Eid-el-Kabir Celebration
Former Vice President of Nigeria (1999-2007) and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar has paid sallah homage to General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and General Abdulsalami Abubakar at their up Hill residence in Minna.
The former Vice President, who is also the Waziri Adamawa was at the residence of the two General to join them in the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir alongside other notable dignitaries.
Atiku who acknowledged the importance of paying homage to the two elder state men and democratic giants in Nigeria, Africa and all over the world felicitated with the duo and all Muslims Ummah all of the world on the occasion of the Sallah Celebrations.
He noted that the celebration of Eid, as stated in the scriptures, is not merely a fanfare but an admonition to the people to have forbearance and show compassion in every situation.
“The message of Eid al-Adha is to remind ourselves about the commandment of God to show love to one another and uphold peaceful interpersonal relationships.
“The essential purpose of that message is that we must put our trust in God almighty at all times.
He also reminds Muslims in Nigeria and across the world to remember their responsibility of being good ambassadors of the religion by living their lives according to the practices and teachings of the noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
The former President of Nigeria, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar in their separate remark appreciated the former Vice president for the kind gesture and honour bestowed on them in the auspicious period of Sallah Celebrations.
The duo expressed fatherly love, heart to heart pleasantry and offered prayers and fatherly blessings on the former vice president Atiku Abubakar.
Later had a close private discussion behind the closed door.
