Islam, Christianity Are Nigeria’s Double Strength, Not a Divide, Says Adebayo
Naija News • 2d ago
Clerics and the faithful from the Muslim and Christian communities gathered on Tuesday at the Al-Ahfad Mosque in Gombe for a special Ramadan Iftar aimed at fostering unity and religious tolerance.
Speaking at the event, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, described the coincidence of Ramadan and the Christian Lenten season as a unique opportunity for national rebirth.
“The central message in this holy Ramadan, which coincides with Christians’ Lent, is an opportunity to redeem ourselves, renew our faith, and reflect on who we are as a community,” Adebayo said.
According to him, the presence of Christianity and Islam in Nigeria should be seen as a “double blessing” rather than a source of division.
He urged Nigerians to embrace th...