Lawrence Ayeni, a member of the House of Representatives, has called on Nigerians to continue to pray to ensure a peaceful transition of power on May 29, stressing that elections are over.

The APC legislator urged Nigerians to shun violence before, during and after the handover.

“This is a special month because Christians finished their fast, and shortly, Muslims are about to finish their own too. So, automatically, all of us are praying to God, and surely, God will have mercy on us for a successful transition,” noted Mr Ayeni, the lawmaker representing Ijesa South federal constituency during his annual Ramadan lecture in Ilesa on Thursday.

He added, “Election is over, and this is the time for us to come together to support the incoming administration for a greater Nigeria.”

Mr Ayeni explained that the Muslim faithful’s prayers during Ramadan for the country would be answered for the peaceful transition of power to President-elect Bola Tinubu on May 29.

According to him, a peaceful transition of power will guarantee the unity and stability of the country.

Mr Ayeni, who said he lost his reelection during the February 25 polls due to threats and thuggery, called on the people to continue to embrace peace for the progress and unity of the country.

“I cannot blame my supporters for not coming out to vote for me on election day. What happened before and during the election was terrible. Before the election, 14 of my members were killed in Atakunmosa East. The threat was too much for them from the opposition,” he said.

(NAN)