By Emmanuel Oladesu, Deputy Editor

Businessman and former presidential candidate, Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has enjoined the Muslim Ummah to tolerate one another, work for national unity and be peaceful during the Sallah celebration and beyond.

In his Eid-el-Adha message to the Muslim Ummah, Olawepo-Hashim said: “As you mark this year’s celebration of Eid-el-Adha, may Almighty Allah accept your good deeds, forgive all your misdeeds, ease the suffering of the people, provide peace, love and tranquility in our land.

“May your sacrifices during the Eid-el-Adha celebration be accepted by Almighty Allah.

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“Let us remember that the sacrifice depicts submission to the will of Almighty Allah, love for our neighbours, tolerance, peaceful co-existence, discipline and remembrance of Allah. ‘…For without doubt, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find satisfaction.’ (Holy Quran 13:28).”

The business mogul enjoined Muslims to always make doing good deeds a way of life.

“I call on Muslims to tolerate one another, work for national unity, integration and allow peaceful co-existence in Nigeria.

“On this occasion of eid, may you be filled with happiness and blessings from Allah.

“Happy Eid-el-Adha celebration. Eid Mubarak,” he said.