The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has extended congratulations to Nigerians on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The party has also urged Muslims to utilize this auspicious time to offer prayers for the triumph of justice and the divine will in the affairs of the nation.
In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, on Wednesday, the PDP praised Nigerians for their resilience and encouraged them to strengthen their patience, hope, and trust in God, despite the existing economic, social, and security challenges faced by the country.
“Our party charges Nigerians not to allow the hardship and sense of uncertainty they face at the moment to make them lose sight of the essence of the Eid-el-Kabir; the demand for selflessness, absolute trust and submission to the will, authority and command of Allah in all issues of life.
“Our party is deeply worried by the worsening economic crisis, the astronomical increase in the cost of essential goods and services, the collapse of the purchasing power of citizens and scorching economic distress on millions of families across the country.
“It is saddening that on an occasion like this, millions of Nigerians are observing the period in frustration as they cannot afford the basic necessities to celebrate with their loved ones. Many cannot express their affection by travelling to visit or even sharing with their family members and friends all because of hardship and insensitive policies imposed by the All Progressives Congress-led government,” the statement read in part.
The party further said that it is “Heartrending that Nigerians are currently undergoing the most harrowing economic hardship under the APC-led Federal Government which continues to impose life discounting policies with attendant hardship on the people without verifiable plans for relief.”
