Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has sent his message to Nigerians on Eid-el-Kabir today, Wednesday 27 May, 2026.
On X, he described Eid el-kabir as a “remarkable moment” that “calls our conscience to worship God” in full belief in His “divine authority”, saying, it is the “only source of hope” for Nigeria.
The 2023 Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), said, Leaders seem far from the “responsibilities that lie on their shoulders”; he added, Nigerians must use Eid el-kabir to remind Leaders of their duties to prioritise the welfare of Nigerians.
In his Eid el-kabir message, Atiku wrote: “The celebration of Eid-el-Kabir today is a remarkable moment as it calls our conscience to the worship of God and in having absolute faith in His divine authority as the only source of hope in the current situation that Nigeria is passing through.
“In Nigeria today, leadership has become a status symbol. Leaders seem distant from the responsibilities that lie on their shoulders. The occasion of this celebration is to specifically call the conscience of leaders to their duties to always ensure that the interests of the people remain paramount in their obligations.”
The former All Progressives Congress (APC) member prayed, the “spirit of sacrifice” in the Eid Festival will bring about inspiration to Nigerians in their quest for “purposeful leadership”.
Atiku further wrote: “I pray that the spirit of sacrifice, faith, and compassion exemplified by the Eid festival will inspire all Nigerians towards national renewal and purposeful leadership.”
