Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that his reason for observing Juma’at prayers at the presidential villa, and not the National Mosque in Abuja, is to prevent the inconveniences presidential movements might cause the ordinary man.
Traffic is mostly rampant in the FCT anytime Buhari’s motorcade moves and citizens have always voiced out against this.
His words, ‘Regarding your request for me to be attending Juma’at prayers in the National Mosque, I implore you to note that I personally started observing Juma’at prayers in the State House in order to reduce hardships which people may pass through.
‘‘As you all know, presidential movements require roadblocks and other attendant restrictions which could subject worshippers and other people to a lot of difficulties,’’
The president thanked the counsel of the Islamic scholars for their prayers and support for his government, saying that his administration will do everything possible to tackle the security challenges facing the country.
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