Photos: Tinubu observes Eid in Lagos, Atiku joins faithful in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu attended Eid prayers at Dodan Barracks in Lagos on Wednesday.

He was joined by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Mudashiru Obasa, Deputy Governor and Lagos APC governorship candidate Obafemi Hamzat, and other Muslim attendees.

Photo: Dada Olusegun/X

Special Assistant to the President on Social Media Dada Olusegun posted the event on his X account on Wednesday.

Photo: Dada Olusegun/X

He wrote, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside former Governor of Lagos State Babatunde Raji Fashola, the Lagos APC governorship candidate, and other Muslim faithful, observed the Eid Mubarak prayers at Dodan Barracks in Lagos State.”

Meanwhile, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar attended Eid prayers at the AYA Mosque in Abuja.

Atiku posted on his social media account on Wednesday, noting that the prayers were offered in gratitude to Allah for His blessings.

“I joined fellow Muslims this morning at the AYA Mosque in Abuja to observe the Eid prayers in gratitude to Allah for His countless blessings,” he wrote.

Photo: Atiku Abubakar/X

The former Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate called for unity, compassion and peace among Nigerians during the celebration.

“As we celebrate this sacred occasion, may the spirit of Eid strengthen our bonds of unity, compassion, sacrifice, and peace as one people and one nation,” Atiku stated.

Photo: Atiku Abubakar/X

He also extended Eid greetings to Muslims across Nigeria and around the world.

“Eid Mubarak to all Muslim faithful across Nigeria and around the world. May Allah accept our prayers and grant lasting peace and prosperity to our nation,” he added.

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