Transition: Atiku represents Buhari as Sambo urges support at special prayer

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar represented Buhari, who is away to London, at the event which is the first official transition programme ahead of the May 29 hand over date by President Goodluck Jonathan and inauguration of the new administration.
“We are praying for the successful inauguration of the incoming administration of our President-elect Muhammadu Buhari and pray for the country for peace and development and for Allah’s guidance,” Sambo said.
Atiku on his part expressed happiness that the special prayers went well and commended Nigerians for their support adding that they were looking forward to a successful transition and inauguration on May 29.
“I am here to represent the president-elect with Governor (Aziz) Yari of Zamfara and some of the governors that accompanied me. The prayers have gone on very well, we are grateful for all the support and cooperation of all Nigerians. We have prayed to have a successful transfer of power on the Inauguration Day,” he said.
In the khutbah (sermon) translated into Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo and English, Deputy Imam of Abuja National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, who also led the special prayers, urged leaders and all Nigerians to respect and protect the trust between them and the people who elected them.