The Social Democratic Party, SDP, gubernatorial candidate running mate in Kogi State, Hon. Sam Abenemi has congratulated Muslim faithfuls in the State, as they joined their counterparts around the world to mark the beginning of a New Islamic Calendar 1445 AH.

Hon. Sam Abenemi in a statement expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for allowing them witness and celebrate the auspicious day of Muharam wishing the citizens of the State and Nigerians at large New Islamic Calendar full of peace, happiness and prosperity.

The SDP gubernatorial running mate also enjoined the Muslim Ummah in the State to remain prayerful and conduct their affairs in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Quran and the Hadith.

Hon Abenemi expressed optimism that the challenges confronting the State in particular and the country as a whole would soon be over as the Federal Government is doing everything possible within the ambit of the law to address them .

” There is the need for a collective effort in nation building that is hinged on patriotism, Peace ,growth and development as well as continued corporate existence of the country.”

He equally Urged Muslim faithfuls to use the boundless blessings attached to the beginning of the New Islamic Calendar to pray for the State and the country at large .

He called on the Ummah to fear Allah and pray for His divine intervention on the growing insecurity challenge in the state assuring that the SDP led government if given the mandate will not relent in its efforts to bring an end to armed banditry and return relative peace to the affected communities in Kogi State