An All Progressives Grand Alliance governorship aspirant in Abia State, Sir Chikwe Udensi has felicitated all Nigerians on the occasion of the Eid el-Kabir.

Muslim pilgrims performing the Hajj in the holy city of Mecca had ascended the Mount Arafat on Monday, and the Federal Government had subsequently declared Tuesday and Wednesday public holiday for the august occasion.

In a message obtained by SUNCITY NEWS on Tuesday morning, the Interpol System expert wishes all Muslims well especially those resident in Abia.

He congratulated all Muslims for the opportunity to witness another Eid-ul-Adha –another name for Eid el-Kabir, which is the Festival of Sacrifice, being the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year. Eid-ul-Adha is considered the holier of the two celebrations.

The guber hopeful in his message reads “I felicitate with all Abians, particularly the Muslim faithful, on this year’s celebration.

“I assure you all that our incoming administration in Abia will work to build the Abia of our dreams — secure, prosperous and prompt in delivering our promises.

I therefore urge you to rise above personal, group, sectarian and other interests, and to promote harmony and tolerance in dealing with one another in our beloved state.

He also use the opportunity to encourage all Abians to take advantage of the new window opened by INEC by the extension of the voters card registration to go register and collect their PVCs now..‏