With a clear voice which changed the
mood of the congregation, President Muhammadu Buhari again yesterday
thanked Nigerians for praying for him to recover quickly and return to
work.
“We are very grateful for all the
efforts Nigerians are putting in praying for my quick and successful
recovery. May Almighty Allah reward you abundantly; my sincere regards
to all,” the President said.
He spoke at about 6.30pm during a phone
call to Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje at the Africa House,
Government House, in Kano.
The telephone conversation, initiated by
the president who is ‘resting’ at the Abuja House in London, took place
during a prayer session for the president’s quick recovery.
Apart from the governor, there were many Islamic scholars, prominent politicians and Imams of the Friday Mosques.
Ganduje said: “Your Excellency, you are
calling at the right time, when we have gathered here praying to the
Almighty Allah for your quick recovery. All participants said they are
extending their heartfelt greetings to Your Excellency.
“Many of those
at the session expressed surprise to hear President Buhari’s voice. As
he spoke, the mood changed in the prayer hall. Many people burst into
tears as others expressed relief.”
The governor told the President that, on
Friday, there would be special prayer sessions in over 7,000 Friday
Mosques. He said the call from the President was a sign of good things
to come.
Moments after the phone call, Ganduje
told the gathering: “This is the end of my speech. We are very happy
Allah has showed us that He has answered our prayers.
“From the way we heard his voice, we are
so happy to believe that he is recuperating quickly and with full
happiness and good wishes for the country.”
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