Ayade charges muslims to emulate prophet Ibrahim

The Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has charged Muslims in Cross River State to imbibe lessons of Eid-El Kabir by being tolerant and obedient as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim.

Ayade who stated this in a sallah message signed by his Chief Press Secretary/Senior Special Assistant Media, Mr. Christian Ita, urged the faithful to be peaceful and respectful to constituted authorities as they celebrate the festival.

While advising Muslims to use the period in praying to Allah to enable the country come out from challenges of insecurity, he explained that prayers in congregation for peace and development of the country during the Sallah celebrations cannot be better than now.

According to the governor, “the challenges facing Nigeria today calls for prayers of all Muslim faithful for the advancement and development of our dear country.The governor prayed to Allah to give the Muslim Ummah the grace to witness more sallah celebrations in a free and peaceful environment.