2023 Polls: Abiodun urges muslims to obtain PVCs, vote
Oniwoye of Iwoye, Oba Ayinde Buhari(left); Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle; Governor Dapo Abiodun and the Amir of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria, Alhaji Abdul-Azeez Alatoye during the 68th annual convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at at the Jamia Ahmadiyya ground in Ilaro…yesterday.
Visits Celestial City, Promises To Fix Imeko-Abeokuta Road
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called on Muslim faithful in the state and across the country to perform their civic rights as the 2023 general election draws closer.
Abiodun, who made this call at the 68th Annual Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, held at the Jamia Ahmadiyya Ground in Ilaro, noted that Muslims performing their civic rights isn’t just a duty to themselves alone, but to the Almighty Allah.
The governor, while urging Muslims to ensure they get their Permanent Voter Card, said that his administration since it came to power has been able to lower the political temperature.
He affirmed that his government has also been able to promote inter-party tolerance, appealing to Muslims across the country not to allow them to be used as political thugs.
Abiodun, who commended the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at for helping the country to shape young ones, and guide the women in society, equally lauded the Jama’at for being very strong in inter-religious harmony and peace.
The governor, while urging religious leaders to continue to teach the faith, said “If your sermons elucidate those kinds of topics, you find out that people will be more receptive to what we politicians tell them,” he enthused
Meanwhile, Abiodun has assured that his administration would construct the Abeokuta-Imeko Road, to ease movement and enhance economic activities in the axis.
The governor gave this assurance when he visited the pastors and spiritual leader of Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide, Rev. Mobiyina Oshoffa, at the International headquarters of the Church in Imeko, Imeko-Afon Local Council of the state.
He said though the road belongs to the Federal Government, his administration would reconstruct it and make it motorable to reduce the agony people go through plying it.
Abiodun emphasised that no development could take place in a chaotic society, as peace is the catalyst that drives the socio-economic development of any nation.
The governor described the church as the conscience of the society as people believe in church leadership to lead the aright and fight for their cause.Abiodun noted that God has a place in every individual’s life as He directs the affairs of man the way He pleases, adding that he was in the church to worship and thank God for His mercies towards the state and its people.
He lauded the church for its contributions to the development of the state, noting that people learn to live together, love one another and worship God as one body.
While calling for more partnership with the church, Abiodun pointed out that the gathering would revive the spiritual lives of the people as well as boost the economic well-being of the town.
In his remarks, the Spiritual Head of the Church, Oshoffa, said that the people gathered for their annual pilgrimage as well as to celebrate his 20th ordination and 74th birthday.
Oshoffa, who commended the governor for his giant strides, especially in the area of infrastructure, agriculture, and education, maintained that the governor’s visit had energised and encouraged them to continue to pray for the success of his administration and the nation as a whole.
The spiritual leader later prayed for the peace and development of the state and the nation as a whole.
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