Eid-el-Fitri: Buhari Stops Politicians, Religious Leaders, Others From Visiting Him
Eid-el-Fitri: Buhari Stops Politicians, Religious Leaders, Others From Visiting Him
Buhari has urged all politicians, religious leaders, top government officials and children not to visit him during the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.
President Muhammadu Buhari maintained that he will be obeying the directive of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar that all Muslims in the country should observe Eid-el-Fitr prayers at home.
He disclosed this in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Friday.
His decisions were in compliance with the protocols of social distancing to check the spread of COVID-19 in the country.
According to the statement,“With the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations around the corner and the month-long Ramadan fast coming to an end, President Muhammadu Buhari will be conducting his Eid prayers with his family at home.
“This is in observance of the lockdown measures in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, put in place to save lives and protect people from all dangers.
“This is also in line with the directive of the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III suspending Eid congregational prayers across the country as well as the protocol against mass gathering issued by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.
“Further to this, the president who has traditionally shared the joyous moment with top government officials, political leaders, community heads, Muslim and Christian leaders and children, will not be receiving homage in a bid to stop the coronavirus from further spreading.”
Also, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, felicitated the Muslim ummah in the country on this year’s Eid-el-Fitr.
