Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described the Christian Lenten and Muslim Ramadan fasting period as an invitation to transcend the nation’s differences.
In a post on his verified X handle on Wednesday, Obi said it
is a rare spiritual convergence to cherish and revere
He stated that the rare coincidence is far more than a
meeting of dates, adding that it is a powerful symbol of shared sacrifice,
reflection, and the possibility of national renewal at a time when the
country’s collective identity has been strained by ineffective governance.
According to him, it is striking that both sacred seasons
are marked by fasting, prayer, and thanksgiving.
“Today, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, marks a moment of
extraordinary spiritual convergence in Nigeria, a nation richly blessed by God
with abundant resources, yet long hindered by poor leadership. For the first
time in many years, the Christian season of Lent and the Muslim holy month of
Ramadan begin on the same day.
“We may therefore see this convergence as what might
fittingly be called a “Double Fast” — a divine invitation to transcend our
differences and rediscover our shared humanity.
“As millions of Nigerians, Christians and Muslims alike,
from North to South, abstain from food and drink, or devote themselves to forty
days of penance and prayer, we are united in a single purpose: to seek the
mercy of the Almighty for the healing of our land.
“This rare coincidence, this shared season of fasting, calls
for intensified prayer against the insecurity and economic hardship confronting
our country. But prayer alone is not enough; it must be paired with action.
“It urges us toward charity for the vulnerable, forgiveness
of one another, and the self-discipline both faiths commend. Many will rightly
see this period as a necessary spiritual reset for our troubled nation.
“Let this season become a time of deep spiritual engagement.
May our hunger remind us of our neighbours’ suffering, and may our prayers
stand as a shield over our nation. May our sacrifices be accepted, and may this
unique alignment usher in a lasting era of peace and unity across Nigeria.
“A Holy Lent and Ramadan Kareem to all. With our prayers and
shared resolve, a New Nigeria is possible,” he wrote.
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