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Peter Obi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential frontrunner, has celebrated the rare alignment of Christian Lent and the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, both beginning on the same day.
In a post on his X handle, the former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate described Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as “a moment of extraordinary spiritual convergence in Nigeria - a nation richly blessed by God with abundant resources, yet long hindered by poor leadership.”
Obi noted that this simultaneous start of the two major religious observances, involving fasting and abstinence, is a first in many years, calling it “a rare spiritual convergence to cherish and revere.”
"This rare coincidence is far more than a meeting of dates; it is a powerful symbol of shared sacrifice, reflection, and the possibility of national renewal at a time when our collective identity has been strained by ineffective governance. It is striking that both sacred seasons are marked by fasting, prayer, and thanksgiving. 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. -PO
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