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PHOTOS: Tinubu, Atiku observe Eid prayers in Lagos, Abuja

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  • President Bola Tinubu observed Eid prayers at Dodan Barracks in Lagos, accompanied by several government officials and political figures.
  • Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar also participated in Eid prayers at the AYA Mosque in Abuja, emphasizing gratitude and calling for unity.
  • Both leaders extended Eid greetings, with Abubakar specifically wishing for lasting peace and prosperity for Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu joined Muslim faithful for Eid prayers at Dodan Barracks in Lagos on Wednesday. He was accompanied by key figures including his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola; Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa; and the Deputy Governor and APC governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside former Governor of Lagos State Babatunde Raji Fashola, the Lagos APC governorship candidate, and other Muslim faithful, observed the Eid Mubarak prayers at Dodan Barracks in Lagos State.

· Dada OlusegunDescribing President Tinubu's participation in Eid prayers.

Meanwhile, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar observed the Eid prayers at the AYA Mosque in Abuja. He shared his participation on social media, expressing gratitude to Allah for His blessings. "I joined fellow Muslims this morning at the AYA Mosque in Abuja to observe the Eid prayers in gratitude to Allah for His countless blessings," Abubakar posted.

I joined fellow Muslims this morning at the AYA Mosque in Abuja to observe the Eid prayers in gratitude to Allah for His countless blessings.

· Atiku AbubakarSharing his experience of Eid prayers in Abuja.

During the Eid celebration, Abubakar called for unity, compassion, and peace among all Nigerians. "As we celebrate this sacred occasion, may the spirit of Eid strengthen our bonds of unity, compassion, sacrifice, and peace as one people and one nation," he stated. He extended his Eid greetings to Muslims across Nigeria and the globe, praying for the acceptance of prayers and for lasting peace and prosperity for the nation.

As we celebrate this sacred occasion, may the spirit of Eid strengthen our bonds of unity, compassion, sacrifice, and peace as one people and one nation.

· Atiku AbubakarCalling for unity and peace during the Eid celebration.
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