The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Nigerians not to lose hope in the country even as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, expressing confidence that the nation can rise again.

The ADC passed the message across to Nigerians on Wednesday in a press statement signed by the political party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi.

“The African Democratic Congress (ADC) extends warm Eid-el-Kabir greetings to Muslim faithful across Nigeria and around the world as we join millions in celebrating this sacred season of sacrifice, faith, obedience, and compassion,” Abdullahi wrote.

The opposition party acknowledged widespread economic hardship, rising food prices, unemployment, and insecurity under the current government.

“As a party, we recognise that this year’s Sallah is coming at an exceptionally difficult period for many Nigerians. Across the country, millions of families are struggling under the weight of rising food prices, worsening economic hardship, unemployment, and growing insecurity,” the statement read.

The ADC lamented that many citizens of Nigeria are uncertain about tomorrow, and many homes are carrying burdens heavier than they have ever known.

The statement, however, urged citizens to maintain hope and faith for a better future, promotes the party’s vision of responsible leadership focused on youth, farmers, businesses, and national unity.

“Yet, even in moments like this, we believe Nigerians must not lose hope in the future of our country,” Abdullahi said, explaining that Eid-el-Kabir reminds everyone that faith is most meaningful in difficult seasons.

According to him, this lesson is especially important for Nigeria today, hence, Abdullahi added that the ADC believes deeply that beyond the hardship and frustration of this moment lies the possibility of a stronger, safer, and more prosperous nation.

“We believe in a Nigeria where real leadership works for the people, where young people can dream again, where farmers can return safely to their farms, where businesses can grow, and where ordinary citizens can once again live with dignity and hope,” he said.

“As Nigerians celebrate this Sallah, we urge all citizens not to surrender to the despair that is widespread under this government. The darkness of today must not blind us to the possibilities of tomorrow. History has shown that nations recover when citizens refuse to stop believing in a better future.

“We also call on leaders across all levels to reflect seriously on the deeper meaning of responsibility during this season.

“This Sallah, we pray for peace across our country, healing for hurting communities, relief for struggling families, and unity among Nigerians across religious and ethnic lines. Above all, we remain confident that Nigeria can still rise again.”