Peter Obi calls for national unity as Lent and Ramadan coincide

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi urged Nigerians to embrace prayer, unity and compassion as Christians begin Lent and Muslims start Ramadan on the same day in 2026. Describing the rare spiritual convergence as a powerful symbol of shared sacrifice and reflection, Obi emphasized the need for national renewal amid economic hardship and insecurity. He called for citizens to use the period to seek divine mercy while supporting the vulnerable and promoting peace through charity, forgiveness and self-discipline. The coincidence of the fasting periods, he said, presents a unique opportunity for moral renewal and healing across religious and regional divides.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/18/obi-urges-prayer-unity-as-lent-and-ramadan-begin-same-day/