Eid-El-Fitr: “Unite, Support Our Leaders,” Buhari Begs Nigerians

• Nigerians have been urged to support leaders in all spheres and be hopeful of the country's progress and development under the current government
• Ex-Muhammadu Buhari made this appeal on Wednesday as he sent his best wishes to all Nigerians and Muslims across the globe as they mark the Eid-el-Fitr
• According to Buhari, “It is imperative that we stand united in safeguarding the sovereignty and integrity of our nation”

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to unite and support leaders at all levels, noting that the current period is a pivotal moment for democracy.

Buhari made this plea in his Sallah message made available to newsmen on Wednesday, April 10, by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, shared on his X page.

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In his message, Buhari emphasized the importance of supporting leaders; from local government officials to those at the national level, as they work towards transforming the nation’s development landscape.

Speaking to journalists in Daura shortly after observing the Eid prayer on Wednesday, the former president congratulated fellow Muslims on the success of the 30-day Ramadan fast.

He urged "all citizens to support our leaders from the local government level to the highest at the center, in their efforts to transform the development landscape of the nation."

"Support for our leaders," he further stated, "is a vote for a better tomorrow."

"It is imperative that we stand united in safeguarding the sovereignty and integrity of our nation,” he said.

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Tinubu sends message to Muslim faithful on Eid-el-Fitr

Legit.ng reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sent greetings to the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and around the world on the celebration of the Eid-el-Fitr.

The president prayed that the supplications and sacrifices of the Ramadan season and even after will receive the fitting rewards from Almighty Allah.

Eid-el-Fitr signifies the end of Ramadan; a hallowed season which reflects total submission to God Almighty and his command of sacrifice and service to humankind.

This was contained in a statement issued by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media & publicity, on Tuesday, April 9.

Source: Legit.ng