…Calls For Fervent Prayers For Successful Poll
The Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the forthcoming governorship election in Osun state, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has rejoiced with Muslims in Osun, Nigeria and worldwide on the occasion of this year’s Hijrah, the Islamic New Year, 1st Muharram 1448AH.
Oyebamiji reaffirmed his commitment to run an administration built on trust, confidence, accountability, transparency, probity and inclusiveness that would be accessible and beneficial to all and sundry regardless of sociopolitical affiliation and religious divides.
He called for rededication to the Will and Commandments of Allah (SAW) as requisites to good neighbourliness and citizenship as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBH) whose migration from Mecca to Medina informed the celebration.
AMBO urged Muslim faithful to dedicate the celebration for vehement prayers for the peaceful conduct of the forthcoming governorship election in the state and the general elections in 2027.
Oyebamiji in a statement personally signed and made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Wednesday, called on the Muslim Ummah to use the occasion of the festive period to reflect on the significance of Hijrah celebrations which includes faithfulness, piousness, religiosity, patience, tolerance and strict adherence to Islamic virtues and tenets.
AMBO extolled the commitment, resilience and patience of the citizens of the state assuring them of prosperous, highly focused, dedicated and people-centred and masses-oriented government as soon as he takes over the mantle of leadership of the state.
Oyebamiji who described the festival as a period of sober reflection urged Muslims in the state to use the occasion of this year’s Hijrah celebrations to offer prayers for the state and Nigeria as Osun and the country approach next election seasons.
“Hijrah celebration is a period of sober reflection, a period of rededication and reassessment of one’s deeds and steps. It is a period of genuine sacrifice, patience, tolerance, generosity and strict adherence to the Islamic virtues, will and commandments of Allah hence the need for renewed determination to serve God and humanity.
“As we celebrate this year’s Hijrah, the beginning of Islamic calendar across the globe, I warmly and heartily rejoice with our brothers and sisters in Islam and I pray the Almighty Allah grant us good health and longevity of life to celebrate more on the planet earth.
“No doubt, festive celebration is significant to human existence as it serves as a period to be more closer to God in obedience to His commandments. I therefore urge the citizens of our dear state particularly the Muslim Ummah to embrace the spirit of the new year by being their brother’s keeper. Let’s eschew things capable of jeopardizing our common goal and embrace things capable of strengthening and repositioning our state and advancing our cause as citizens.
“As we approach next election seasons, let’s pray for peaceful conduct, seamless transition and smooth ascension of a more serious, dedicated, focused and determined government that would transform our dear state and advancing our collective and individual cause.
“Our agenda is a prosperous Osun as genuinely espoused in our prosperity agenda – our intellectually crafted manifesto which serves as a pact with the good people of our state. Together with you, we are committed to rebuild and reposition Osun and place our priorities as citizens to the front burner of preference in line with the focus and plan of the founding fathers.
“To our Muslim Ummah, let celebrate with moderation, let’s use the occasion for the renewal of all we do in line with the spirit of the festive. Happy celebrations!”, Oyebamiji rejoiced.