Buhari’s victory: Inter-faith clerics commence 3-day praise and worship in Abuja

Christian and Islamic leaders, under the aegis of Inter-faith clerics, have joined forces to celebrate President Muhammadu Buhari’s  victory at the presidential poll. Mr Buhari was declared winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), ahead of his main challenger, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In recognition of this […]

Christian and Islamic leaders, under the aegis of Inter-faith clerics, have joined forces to celebrate President Muhammadu Buhari’s  victory at the presidential poll.

Mr Buhari was declared winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), ahead of his main challenger, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

In recognition of this remarkable feat, several renowned religious heads, Monday, led thousands of their followers to the Unity Fountain in Abuja to begin a three-day praise and worship programme.

Majority of these clerics similarly organized a 40-day prayer and fast for the president’s re-election.

Sheik Usman Mohammed, co- Chairman, NIFROP, in his remark revealed that Mr Buhari is God’s choice, calling on Nigerians to back the president with their prayers.

“I warmly welcome you all faithful to this thanksgiving service dedicated to the victory of president Muhammadu Buhari at the recently conducted presidential elections.

“As you all might know, we as a group converged at this same venue to pray in unity for 40 days for the success of the president at the elections and also for God to grant him good health throughout the electioneering campaigns.

“I recall that after the 40 days’ prayers, we solicited the support of Nigerians for President Muhammadu Buhari as he is God sent to deliver the country from evil.

“We also prayed that those with intent to cause trouble to be put to shame and their evil intentions shall fail. And we thank the Almighty God for his mercies upon us as a country and as a people.

“Brethren, the elections have come and gone, and Nigeria is still standing as one united and robust country. The elections have come and gone, and it is evident that the forces of darkness have all been defeated by the almighty God, the ruler of humanity.

“We are gathered here to express our gratitude to the Almighty Allah for his show of love for Nigeria, and also for putting the enemies of Nigeria to shame through the outcome of the presidential elections.