Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said Nigeria needs prayers now than ever before.
Atiku, who spoke briefly with reporters in Abuja on Sunday evening, however, said that it would be wrong to apportion blame for the security crisis bedevilling the nation.
He said since he was born, he had never seen the country going through crisis which he said the nation was in now and called on all Nigerians to forget about their religious inclinations and political affiliation to pray for the country.
He said the period of the Ramadan must be used by peace-loving Nigerians to pray for the peace of the country and those living in it.
Atiku said, “This period, as far as we are concerned as Muslims, is a holy month dedicated to mankind, when gifts are shared and we also engage in philanthropy.
“It is a sober month for us. I want to appeal to everybody irrespective of your religious inclination, we need to pray for the country.
“In all my years in life, I have never seen this country facing this type of challenge. May God hear our prayer and restore our country to a path of peace.”
The former vice president, who refused to take questions from journalists, insisted that the occasion was not meant for such.
Atiku said the challenges facing the country, ranging from security, development, unity and stability, required that all hands must to be on deck.
He said, “This means that we must all work together for the progress of the country irrespective of where we come from, religious inclinations and so on.
“We need to be united to ensure that there is peace in the country and we must bring it back to the path of growth and development.
“It is not time for us to shift blame but for us to work hard in order to make sure that it emerged from its predicament to one of the most prominent countries in the world.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Look at this man self!. Atiku you have no moral high ground to call Nigeria on prayer!. The same people who are the problem of Nigeria have all become prayer warriors ,Pastors and Sheiks and Imams calling on Nigeria to pray.Laugh wan kill me self!
ReplyDeleteBecause of your party's evil agenda right? if i may ask you this question? during your time how many prayers did you ever pray for this country that your government, past and present has caused this country unending pains? and whoever has pray for the down fall of this once blessed country will reap what they sow including their generations' to come, amen!!!!!......
ReplyDeleteTrue nigerian need prayer!Or.....!
ReplyDeleteThis is how this thieves play Nigerians. They play us using ethnic difference, regional differences and the ultimate card is RELIGION. They know how ignorant people can be when it comes to RELIGION. Do these thieves belief in that God when they were stealing the country's money? Simple logic will help solve some our problems in Nigeria. The people must take their destiny into their own hand. Voice your opinion and form community forum to talk about ways to help move Nigeria forward. Stop thinking that God is going to do anything about our problems. We are free thinkers and should do so without this unattainable quest for God intervention. How long have we been praying for Nigeria? Wake up Nigeria!
ReplyDeleteAtiku, you actually said you will make the country UN-governable, and that is what we are witnessing today. you will surely give account of your did.
ReplyDeleteIf Revolution of God comes not the one that is happen in the from God Atiku wl be part of those who wl be consume in that revolution selfishness man
ReplyDeleteWe know he has very good plans for our country and I pray he makes it to Aso Rock. Turakin Adamawa 4 2015!
ReplyDeletehahaha barawo needs prayers mmmmmmm
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