.calls for religious tolerance, peaceful co-existence
By Our Reporter
A leading Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Governorship Aspirant in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has felicitated Muslims and Christians on the commencement of Ramadan and Lent, urging the adherents of the two religions to live peacefully among themselves.
The Muslims Month of Ramadan which features 30 days of fasting and the Christian Lent which features 40 days of fasting commenced same day on Wednesday.
Ajadi, a business tycoon, rejoiced with Muslims and Christians faithful in a statement he personally signed, saying that the coincidence on the day of the commencement of Ramadan and the Lent is a testimony that the adherents of the two religions are worshipping the same God.
Ajadi, while noting that Nigeria is currently going through a lot of hardship, however, urged the Christians and Muslims to pray for the country, saying that they should use the occasion "to seek the face of the Almighty God."
"Our country is going through a lot of hardship. The economic problem and the pervading insecurity requires our prayers and we should use the opportunity of the time of pureness to seek the face of the Almighty God.
"The coincidence on the day of the commencement of Lent and Ramadan is a creation of God to shows us that we are worshipping the same God.
"Let’s live peacefully, let tolerate each other and pray for the success of those in government.
"The two religions; Islam and Christianity have taught us on the need to respect and pray for our leaders.
"I wish the Muslims and Christians, happy Ramadan and Lent. Let’s use the period to reflect on the love, tolerance and peaceful living that the two religions preach," he said.
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