Date: 2018-08-21

Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has congratulated Muslims on the occasion of the Eid-el-kabir festival, wishing all and sundry a peaceful and happy celebration.

The Governor in a press statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, urged Muslims to imbibe the lessons of total submission and obedience to the will of Almighty Allah and promote the principle of being one another's keepers.

The governor who emphasised the need to devote oneself to the services of the supreme being and pray for the unity, peace, progress and stability of the country as we approach another period of general elections in the country, enjoined everyone to participate actively in the forth-coming elections by making sure that they obtain their PVC.

"Let's guide against hate speech, thuggery and violence but imbibe lessons of the season and pray for a free, fair and credible elections in 2019 and beyond", the governor said.

Gov Ahmed expressed his gratitude to the people of the state for their supports and prayers over the years and renewed his commitment to bequeathing a worthy legacy for his successor.

"We shall take our projects to fruition levels", the governor said.