Muslim leaders in Onitsha, Anambra State have used the opportunity of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration to preach peace and mutual co-existence among Nigerians of all faith.
The Kabiyesi of Yoruba in Onitsha, Alhaji Abraham Zubairu, made the call while addressing some members of the Muslim community at the Eid praying ground in Onitsha on Monday.
Zubairu who is also the Chairman, Anambra State Muslim Council advised his Muslim brothers to work for the re-election of the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo in the November 8, 2025 governorship election.
He stated that the Muslim community since the emergence of Soludo as the governor of Anambra State, has witnessed many qualities of a dynamic leader, which one of them is “peaceful co-existence” between them and their host community as well as the government.
He said: “For all Muslim faithful, we thank God for being alive to witness this year’s sallah, and we pray that this celebration will not be the end. We shall have cause to continue to celebrate.”
“We use the opportunity of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration to call for mutual co-existence. People should do well to tolerate people of other religions as we are all one.
“The governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has done well in ensuring our safety in Anambra State. Since he came on board he has been working tirelessly to develop the state.
“We pray that God will protect the governor and continue to give him more wisdom as he pilots the affairs of the state. We also pray for Ndi Anambra for continue prosperity and peaceful coexistence in the state.
“There have been massive road constructions and other infrastructural developments in the state since Prof. Chukwuma Soludo took over as governor, therefore the Muslim community would re-elect the governor to continue his good works in the state, I pray for Anambra State.
Earlier, the Chief Imam of Yoruba Central Mosque Onitsha, Alhaji Shuaibu Eletu, praised the relationship between the Moslem Community with the State government, describing Soludo as a leader sent by God to Anambra people.
“We are happy over the cordial and harmonious relationship that has existed between the state government and the Muslim community in the state.
“Since we have been living in this state, our leaders have never entered the Government House, but Soludo always invite all the Moslems from different parts of the state in Nnewi zone, Awka zone and Onitsha zone to the government house during sallah and gave them a warm reception,” he added.