The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has admonished religious leaders to sustain their fervent prayers towards the peace, unity, and stability in the country before, during and after the 2027 general elections.
Abiodun also urged Nigerians to pray for President Bola Tinubu, and called on parents to be more proactive in fulfilling their responsibilities toward their children as they mark this year’s Children’s Day Celebration.
The governor spoke on Wednesday, while delivering a message to Muslim faithful in the state after the observance of 2 rakat eid prayers at the Lantoro praying ground, Abeokuta.
Abiodun who was represented by the Senator representing Ogun Central at the National Assembly, Senator Shuaibu Afolabi asserted that the state had enjoyed remarkable peace and development in the last seven years through divine support and the prayers of religious leaders.
He said, “The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun CON, facilitated with the Muslim community and citizens of Ogun State in general. He has asked me to make a statement containing three main elements.
“One, his administration will be seven years in office in about 2 days from now, meaning that he has one year left. He has asked me to ask the clerics to pray for him to ensure that the success he has recorded in the last seven years would also be enjoyed in the last one year.
“In these years the state has been peaceful and prosperous under his reign but then all this couldn’t have happened except with the prayers of the clerics and the benevolence of the almighty and has asked me to tell them to still pray for him.
“The second part is that the you should pray for our president, Bola Tinubu so he can have a successful re-election and all those vrying for one position or the other in Ogun state, that he election will be peaceful and the country will not go into war or be divided rather it will be united before, during and after the election.
“ Lastly, today is also the children’s day. Only a child that is well brought up can be a benefit to the family and to your country. All our youths and citizens of Ogun state, please ensure that the new generation that we are building will be build them on Godliness and virtues…”
The governor reiterated his administration’s determination towards the delivery of the dividend of democracy across the three Senatorial districts of the state before the expiration of his tenure in office.
In a sermon, the Chief imam of Egbaland, Sheikh Sa’addallah Bamigbola urged Muslims to continue to uphold the virtues of peace, tolerance, unity, and selflessness, noting that these values were essential for the progress and peaceful coexistence of society.
