Gov Simon Lalong has called on Muslims to pray fervently for the successful conduct of the 2019 general elections.
Lalong’s call is contained in a statement released on Tuesday in Jos, by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr Mark Longyen to felicitate with Muslims on the celebration of Eid-el-Maulud.
According to the governor, the prayers are intended to ask God to take charge of proceedings so that the elections will be peaceful and for the emergence of credible leaders that will run the affairs of the country with the fear of the Almighty God.
He urged the Muslim faithful to also pray for enduring peace in Plateau.
Lalong also advised them to live peacefully with all men as taught by Prophet Mohammed (SAW).
The governor maintained that without prayers, brotherly love, forgiveness, harmony, tolerance and accommodation, religion would be meaninglessness while peace would be elusive in the society.
He admonished the Muslim faithful to align themselves with the teachings and virtues of the prophet and to seize the opportunity presented by his birthday to intensify prayers for peace and unity in the country.
“Religion should be the moral compass for all believers in their public and personal lives.
“People should let the teachings of their religions to influence their conduct, in order to eliminate challenges such as corruption, kidnapping and killing, among other things,” he added.
He reassured the people of the state that his administration would continue to take proactive measures aimed at safeguarding their lives and property.
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