PORT HARCOURT – Action Congress leader in Rivers State, Prince Tonye Princewill, has commended Governor Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, for sponsoring thousands of Muslims in the state on holy pilgrimage to Mecca.

This comes as the AC chieftain felicitated with Muslims on the celebration of this year’s Eid el Fitr, and urged Christians and Muslims to work together in mutual respect for a better future for the state.

The party said in a statement: “Rivers State AC leader, Prince Tonye Princewill, shared the joy and rejoicing of this period in a goodwill message to Muslims in the state.

“He felicitated with them on the successful completion of the period of fasting with their counterparts the world over.

“Princewill concluded his good will message by commending the Rivers State government under the distinguished leadership of  Governor Rotimi Amaechi for encouraging and sponsoring thousands of Muslims to embark upon the major Islamic pillar of annual Holy Pilgrimage to Mecca.”

Princewill, who expressed delight that no untoward incident was recorded throughout the period, assured Muslims in the state of the support of the people and government of Rivers State, and enjoined them to continue to promote a culture of peace in the state.

“As we desire to build a new Rivers State where transparency, good governance, delivery of democratic dividends, rule of law, potable water, elimination and eradication of riverine and upland dichotomy, good roads and improved infrastructure thrive, the support and encouragement of our Muslim brethren to achieve all these that will better the lots of our people need not be over-emphasised.