By Olohunkemi Tajudeen
The Chief Imam of Ansar-Ud-Deen Central Mosque, Odo Otu, Ado-Ekiti, Imam Abdulmuthalib Abdullah, has called on Muslims to remain steadfast in obedience to Almighty Allah and emulate the virtues of Prophet Ibrahim as they celebrate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha.
Imam Abdullah made the call on Wednesday during the Eid prayer held at the Muslim praying ground on Ajilosun Street, Ado-Ekiti, where he thanked Almighty Allah for sparing the lives of Muslim faithful to witness another Eid-ul-Adha celebration in peace and good health.
The cleric urged Muslims to uphold the teachings of Islam through total submission to the will of Allah, as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim.
He also advised the faithful to continue to live in love, peace, sacrifice and obedience to God at all times.
Speaking on the security situation in the country, Imam Abdullah called on Nigerians to remain vigilant and security conscious amid rising cases of insecurity.
He also appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intensify efforts at tackling banditry and other security challenges facing the nation.
On the forthcoming governorship election in Ekiti State, the Islamic cleric urged residents to be peaceful, prayerful and law-abiding before, during and after the election.
He encouraged eligible voters to participate actively in the electoral process, stressing that whoever emerges victorious should be accepted in good faith as the will of Almighty Allah.
Imam Abdullah also offered prayers for President Tinubu and the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, praying for continued peace, progress and stability in Ekiti State and Nigeria at large.
