Ramadan fast: Bauchi governor-elect urges Muslims to imbibe spirit of love

BAUCHI State Governor-elect, Senator Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir has urged Muslim faithful in the state to be in the spirit of the Ramadan fast love their neighbours and extend a helping hand to the weak and needy as a demonstration of their religious beliefs in Allah.

He also added that “we must continue to pray and work for peace in our state as we begin a countdown to a seamless, hitch-free transition on May 29.”

The Governor-elect in a statement signed and issued by his Spokesman, Ladan Salihu appealed to the incumbent Governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar to direct the immediate payment of workers’ salaries and allowances to enable the ‎people to commence the fasting with ease, especially as funds from the Federation Account have been received by the State Government.

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In a congratulatory message to the Muslim Ummah on the beginning of this year’s fasting season in the state the Governor-elect, stated that “this year’s Ramadan is coming after a period of intense and trying campaigns and elections in which raw nerves were put to test and political differences have in some instances set our people apart.”

The governor-elect added that “it is imperative for all of us to embrace peace and forge ahead with a collective will to make Bauchi state a shining example to all.”

Senator Bala Muhammad then expressed hope that the people of the state will use the Ramadan period to show sacrifice, self-restraint while praying for divine intervention so that Bauchi state will rise and shine again.