Eid-il-Fitr: Aregbesola charges Nigerians to shun divisive tendencies

OSUN State governor, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, on Sunday charged Nigerians to shun any divisive tendency that could threaten the oneness of the country.

This was even as the Chief Imam of Osogbo, Sheik Musa Animasaun advised politicians to shun politics of acrimony and hate comments while seeking political offices.

The governor also implored citizens to put the stability and progress of the country at heart before taking decisions on matters of national interest.

Speaking to journalists shortly after the Eid-el-Fitr prayers, at Osogbo Central Eid praying ground, Oke-Baale, Osogbo, Aregbesola called on the political office holders to inculcate right attitude that will guarantee unification, peace and stability of Nigeria, saying that it is high time for all to be more united than ever, regardless of their socio-economic, religious and ethnic differences.

According to him, “It is time for us as Nigerians to be more united irrespective of religious, economic or ethic interests. We must shun any divisive tendency that could stimulate hatred and challenge to the stability of our nation.

“In our thoughts, deeds and speeches, let us promote peace, love, unity and stability of our nation because it through this that we can continue to exist as a united nation. Irrespective of our diverse nature, let us champion positions that would foster unity, growth and development of our dear country.

“We need to put the stability, progress and economic development of our nation as the major focus of our spiritual activities. We need a stable, united and a progressive nation for us to be happy with ourselves and be in harmony with ourselves and others.

“Our race needs a huge stimulus and this nation-Nigeria needs to be at the forefront in achieving a great and viable economic status among its peers in Africa”, Aregbesola stressed.

Congratulating Nigerians especially Muslims on the successful completion of the one month-long Ramadan fast, he tasked Muslim faithful across the globe to always stick to the tenets and injunctions of their faith.

Earlier in his sermon, the chief Imam of Osogbo, Sheik Musa Animasahun stated that government and governance must be seen as responsibility and not a tool to milk the people and their resources.