Nigerians performing the lesser Hajj in Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have been advised to refrain from using bulgar language, cursing and criticizing the nation’s leadership while offering prayers during the month of Ramadan.
Yusuf Dingyadi, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the APC National Chairman, made this appeal in a release circulated to press in Sokoto on Sunday
Dingyadi, who is currently in Saudi Arabia performing the Ramadan lesser Hajj with other other Muslims across the globe, noted that those praying against Nigeria and its leadership are contributing to much to the continued crisis, bedevilling the nation, include insecurity and other political challenges.
He expressed sadness and dismay that some group of Nigerians are being recorded on social media abusing, cursing some particular political leaders or openly castigating their leaders in front of the Holy Ka’abah where sensitive decorum, respect and fair of Almighty God is needed above anywhere in the world.
Dingyadi emphasized that those who travel to the Holy land should do so for sacrifices, prayers, and seeking divine redemption, rather than displaying contents or abuses and casting aspersions at leaders because of certain reasons that normally associated with leadership challenges.
He urged Nigerians performing the pilgrimage or lesser Hajj to focus on fervent prayers for Nigeria to overcome its challenges, rather than engaging in negative prayers for the nation and its leaders.
He said this is particularly important now as people are observing the last ten days of Ramadan with greater minds of fear of Almighty God, seeking divine guidance and blessings.
He called on leaders not to be a burden to their people, instead stand firm and bring an end to the numerous challenges facing them, most particular of insecurity, poverty and injustice.
