The All Progressives Congress has felicitated Muslim faithful on the occasion of the 2024 Eid el-Fitr celebration, calling for continuous prayers for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The Lagos State chairman of APC, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, made the call in his congratulatory statement to the Muslim faithful on Tuesday in Lagos.

He urged Muslims to sustain the faith and lifestyles exhibited during Ramadan beyond the holy month.

Eid el-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims after the completion of the annual 30 days of fasting and prayers during Ramadan.

Mr Ojelabi advised Muslims not to return to the bad behaviours that they had eschewed in the month.

“I thank you all because I have the assurance and belief that as you were praying for one another and for your individual families in the month of Ramadan, you were also praying for Lagos State under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and our nation, Nigeria, under President Bola Tinubu.

“I believe you have prayed to God to continue to grant us His divine interventions, mercies and blessings. Let us continue to pray. May Allah accept our supplications and grant us his peace and love,” Mr Ojelabi said.

He urged Muslims to, in their private and public capacities, lead by the pious tenets and norms of Islam that they have imbibed in Ramadan.

The APC chieftain advised them to always lead by the discipline of showing kindness, caring for the elderly and the less-privileged, feeding the poor, clothing the naked and sharing what they have with one another.

The APC chairman added that with the attributes from Muslim faithful, they would make the world a better place for all.

He said they would also be discouraging criminal activities and other social vices that had become the norm in society.

Mr Ojelabi appealed to parents and guardians to continue to discharge their God-given responsibilities to their children and wards.

“Let us remember that evil communications corrupt good manners and the child that receives improper upbringing today will be a liability to society as an adult. Our youths must learn patience, tolerance, hard work, respect for elders, humility and other good virtues needed to lead a good life. They should shun the urge for ‘get-rich-quick’ that is now prevalent among them,” he added. 

(NAN)