The need to embrace peace and religious tolerance took center stage at the Agodi Eid prayer ground in Ibadan where Muslims gathered to mark the Eid-El Kabir celebration.
Our reporter, Oluwakayode Banjo, who was on the ground, reports that the faithful trooped into the prayer ground in their numbers, clad in beautiful attires with exciting faces.
In a sermon, the Chief Imam of Ibadan land, Alhaji Abdulganiyy Agbotomokekere, called for peaceful coexistence among Nigerians in order to pave way for meaningful development in the country.
Similarly, Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Lekan Balogun, represented by the Otun Balogun of Ibadan land, High Chief Tajudeen Ajibola urged Muslims as well as all residents of Oyo State to shun any act that could affect peace in the society.
Also, Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District and APC governorship candidate in Oyo State, Teslim Folarin said every resident should be a peace lover.
Senator Folarin also advised politicians to ensure that the build-up to the 2023 general elections is dominated by issue-based campaigns.
Radio Nigeria reports that Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Daud Akinola and Deputy National Chairman, Southwest, PDP, Alhaji Taofeek Arapaja were also present at the Agodi Eid ground.
Similarly, Chief Imam of Ansarydeen Society Oyo State Council Dr Bashir Eleshinmeta has urged Nigerians to imbibe the tenets of religion to make the country a better nation.
Dr Bashir Eleshinmeta made the call in an interview with Radio Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir
He admonished Nigerians to utilize valuable religious teachings in their interpersonal relationships and to shun tribalism.
Circuit President, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamat Ibadan Circuit, Alhaji Moruf Olubajo, pointed out that the country was witnessing a challenging time, stressing that it was time to turn to God for a solution.
Alhaji Olubajo noted the love for God and neighbour should be the hallmark of true worshipers
On his part, National Missioner Jama-At –Ul Islamiyya of Nigeria and Overseas Alhaji Kareem Adeleke, urged the Muslim faithful to be security conscious.
Alhaji Adeleke made the call in an interview during the Eid-El Kabir prayer at Challenge Eid ground.
He explained that given the current threat to lives in the country, it was vital that the faithful be mindful of activities around, and report any suspicious acts to law enforcement agencies.
The Missioner said Nigerians should not allow the current situation to affect their faith in Allah.
Alhaji Adeleke however urged the government to tidy up loose ends in the country’s security architecture.
Oluwakayode Banjo/Funmi Obagbayegun/Lilian Ibomor
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