As Muslims across the globe commence this year’s Ramadan, a stalwart of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo state, Mr. Akinjide Kazeem Akinola, has called on Islamic faithful to use the opportunity of the sacred month of Ramadan to seek the face of Allah in prayers on the desire to find a lasting solution to the numerous challenges facing the country.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Hijrah calendar during which Muslims observe fasting for 29 or 30 days as prescribed in the Holy Qur’an. The declaration for the commencement of this year’s fast came upon the sighting of the new moon which signalled the end of the month of Sha’ban and ushered in the the Holy month of Ramadan.
In his special Ramadan message contained in a statement issued at the weekend and made available to journalists in Ibadan by his Personal Assistant (Media), Comrade Dayo Ogunsola, Mr. Akinola stated that every Ramadan offers an average Muslim fresh opportunity for spiritual rebirth, renewed commitment to worship and acceptance of supplications by Allah.
“An average person living in any part of the world deserves to appreciate God for the grace to be alive again in spite of the numerous problems confronting the human race at this difficult time. For the followers of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) to have weathered the storm of Covid-19 pandemic, economic downturn, insecurity and instability which ravage the entire globe at the moment and observed the sacred Month of Ramadan with fear of Allah, we can be sure that all our prayers to God almighty will be answered.
“It is important to urge all citizens, especially the good people of Oyo state to celebrate in moderation and use the auspicious occasion to work for peace, harmony and tranquility among themselves. And while we are calling for fervent prayers against insecurity and economic hardship ravaging the land, we also urge people to put behind their differences and join hands to restore peace and security in all the nooks and crannies of the state.
The Ibadan-born security expert also revealed that arrangement had been concluded for the distribution of food items for party members as well as constituents of Egbeda/Ona-Ara in the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan and the Lenten Season as he assured the people of consistent increase in his efforts to make life more comfortable for the masses.
“We have done so much in the areas of providing succour to the needy, provision of Portable water, Solar street lights,empowerment of individuals and community services while it’s our sincere resolve to do more in view of the current economic situation in the society and the need to give hope to the common man who struggles to make both ends meet.” Akinola added.
