Former Vice President and presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP, Atiku Abubakar has enjoined Nigerians to demonstrate the spirit of tolerance, unity, love, forgiveness, mercy and compassion towards friends and foes alike.Atiku made the charge in a goodwill message to Muslim ummah in Nigeria on the occasion of the Eidel-Kabir Sallah festival. 

A statement by the Atiku Abubakar Campaign Organisation quoted the former Vice President as having charged the Muslim community in Nigeria to be worthy ambassadors of the faith by exemplifying all of the virtues that have distinguished Prophet Mohammed (S.A.W), especially those of love, tolerance compassion, among others.

“I extend warm greetings to the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria as they celebrate Eidel-Kabir Sallah festival. As Muslims savour the joy of the occasion, I call on them to demonstrate the spirit of tolerance, unity,  love, forgiveness, mercy and compassion towards friends and foes alike,” Atiku said.He used the opportunity to call on Muslims to join other fellow Nigerians and register for the 2011 elections when the voters’ registration exercise begins. 

“I urge you not to take the power of your votes for granted because without it, you cannot produce a government of your choice. I share the political adage which says that bad leaders are elected by good citizens who refuse to vote. Therefore, we can’t afford to be indifferent in the electoral process,” he said.He prayed for God’s continued blessing on Nigeria and her people.