Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has called on Muslims in the state to pray fervently for peace to reign supreme during the 2019 general elections.
Ahmed made the call in his Maulid message to the people of the state on Tuesday in Ilorin.
The governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Abdulwahab Oba congratulated Muslim faithful on the occasion of celebration of the birth of Prophet Mohammad Peace Be Upon Him (PBUH).
Ahmed extolled the sterling qualities of Prophet Mohammad as a shining example to humanity.
He therefore advised everyone to emulate the character of just, equity and fairness as exhibited by the prophet.
Ahmed also advised Nigerians to be patriotic in their dealings with other people in the society.
He appealed to Muslim leaders to use the occasion to caution political leaders against divisive tendencies, but they should put the country’s interest above every selfish and parochial interest.
The governor advised youths to adhere strictly to the teachings of Prophet Mohammad by respecting constituted authority and shun all acts of violence before, during and after the general elections. (NAN)
