The member representing Ankpa 1 constituency, Kogi State House of assembly, Honorable Ahmed Mohammed has felicitated with Muslims and called on the people of his constituency to exhibit the true spirit of peace and love in their daily dealings with men of all faith, saying Islam as a religion of peace abhors violence in whatever guise.
He stated this in his Eid al-Fitr celebration message to his people through his senior legislative aide, Prince Tijani Dauda.
Honorable Ahmed Mohammed who congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the success of this year’s Ramadan urged them to inculcate the lessons learnt during the Ramadan fast to positively impact on their neighbors and the larger society.
“Having observed strictly the injunctions of Almighty Allah by self-denial through fasting and prayers and by offering Zakat to the less-privileged, I urge the faithful not to forget the lessons learnt, to imbibe the spirit of piety, alms-giving, of compassion and love for fellow men.
“I enjoin the faithful to continue to make supplications to Allah to heal our land of all ills and favor us with peace and progress.
He also called on his people to be patient and supportive, stating that “To succeed however, he needs the continued support, understanding and patience.
