PETER OBI BREAKS FAST WITH MUSLIMS AT A MOSQUE IN NIGER

Babatunji Wusu –

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) nominee for president in 2023, paid a visit to the Barkin-Iku Suleja Central Mosque on Wednesday. The mosque is situated in Niger State along the Suleja–Kaduna route.
Obi stated in a statement released on Thursday on his official X handle that his trip to the mosque is an extension of his national outreach to engage and educate the Muslim faithful during this holy month of Ramadan.

According to Obi, he was able to have a meal with the pious Muslim community, break the Ramadan fast with over 1000 people, and provide assistance to roughly 100 people during his stay.

He wrote: “In continuation of my nationwide tour of identifying and sharing with the Muslim faithful during this sacred Ramadan season, I made a stop at the Barkin-Iku Suleja Niger State Central Mosque, located along the Suleja – Kaduna road in Niger State.

“It was a privilege to offer aid to about 100 individuals, break the Ramadan fast with about 1000 individuals, and share a meal with the devout Muslim community, fostering a spirit of togetherness and solidarity, while also addressing a critical societal need by installing a borehole.

“During this visit, I had the honour of listening to a Tafsir by the Chief Imam, who revealed the pressing needs of the community that has been deprived of a basic necessity for over three decades—a reliable source of clean water.

“I am thankful that this act of support was able to meet their need for the last 30 years and exemplify the core values of our movement—empathy, inclusivity, and a commitment to uplifting the lives of all citizens, regardless of creed or background.”