Lifestyle

Ogun Govt, Family Organise Prayer for Late MKO

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

This year’s Democracy Day celebration featured a prayer session witnessed by top government officials and residents of Ogun State at the Abeokuta family home of the late icon of democracy, Chief Moshood Abiola, MKO. 

The presiding Cleric and Mufasir of Gbagura Abeokuta, Alhaji Daudu Toriola and the State Deputy Governor, Mrs Noimot Salako – Oyedele while addressing the people emphasized that sustaining the nation’s democracy remained the best way to immortalize the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. 

Also, the representative of MKO Abiola’s Family, Mr Hamid Abiola who appreciated the government and people of the state for their annual remembrance of their patriarch expressed the belief that President Bola Tinubu would bring the development plans of the late business mogul to reality. 

At a larger gathering for rally and March past at the MKO Abiola Stadium, the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun appealed to Nigerians to persevere and support the policies and programmes of President Bola Tinubu’s administration as part of efforts to strengthen democracy for the benefit of citizens. 

Governor Abiodun who pointed out that the Late Chief Moshood Abiola and his allies fought for the enthronement of democracy said the democratic practice required all stakeholders to promote the rule of law and enhance unity among people of diverse backgrounds in the country.

Other speakers at the event, including a pro-democracy activist, Mr Femi Aborisade and the former Chairperson Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Lagos State Council, Mrs Funke Fadugba urged the government to enable citizen’s participation in the process of governance and encourage local refinery of crude oil.

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Religion

June 12: Ogun Pilgrims Commemorate Democracy Day in Mecca

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By Toyin Adegoke 

Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has organized a special prayer in honour of the late democracy hero, Chief Moshood Abiola, in the Holy city of Saudi Arabia.

According to the Board’s Information Officer, Mr Gafar Alabi, the  State Amirul Hajj, Professor Kamaldeen Balogun who led the prayers said Chief Abiola’s name remained indelible as one who fought for the democracy being enjoyed by Nigerians, noting that MKO’s love for the country was genuine.

Prof Balogun who prayed for successful tenure of the present administration in the State and the country described June 12 as a time to remember a hero who fought and sacrificed his life for Nigeria.

In his contribution, the chairman Ad-hoc Committee, Imam Tajudeen Ashaye also applauded MKO Abiola’s love for the country to the extent of sacrificing his life for the people to enjoy the dividends of democracy.

Another Speaker and Consultant to the Governor on Islamic Affairs, Sheikh Iskeel Lawal said the late MKO Abiola was being remembered for his good deeds while alive, praying Allah to grant him Aljanah.

Similarly, one of the Ad-hoc committee members, Alhaji Olatunde Oladunjoye who described the late Abiola as a philanthropist that extended his love and support to many prayed that God will uphold his family and strengthen the present administration in Ogun State to excellently achieve all set goals.

One of the pilgrims, Alhaji Tijani Nojeem, while acknowledging the struggle of the late MKO for democracy said the icon would forever be remembered and also appreciated the state government for organizing a successful pilgrimage. 

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