The newly elected Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Plateau State Chapter, Hon. Rufus Bature has congratulated the Muslim Ummah in Plateau state and beyond on the auspicious occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Maulud celebration, the annual commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

Hon. Rufus admonished Muslims to mark the day in the spirit of love, peace and tolerance which are the cherished virtues of Prophet Mohammed.

In a statement signed by the State Public Relations Officer of the Party, Hon. Sylvanus Namang, the Chairman urged Muslims to see the occasion as a moment of solemn reflection and to consolidate on the prevailing peace in Plateau State.

“We must shun all divisive tendencies and other vices which are detrimental to the collective interest of the good and peace – loving people of Plateau State”

“I urge you to continue to support His Excellency, Governor Simon Bako Lalong’s rescue administration to enable him continue to deliver on his mandate of securing the lives of all Plateau citizens and the deliverance of greater dividends of democracy”

“I appeal to all security agents in the state to be vigilant in order to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free celebration” the statement said.

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Eid-el-Maulud: Plateau APC Salutes Muslim Ummah, Preaches Peace