….urges Muslims in Saki to be tolerant
The Political Head of Asabari LCDA, Saki, Hon. Kolade Ojo, has called on Nigeria Muslims to embrace peace.
He made the call in his statement issued on Monday to celebrate the 2024 Eid-el-Maulud which marks the birth of Prophet Muhammed (Peace Be Unto Him).
“Today, I join millions of people around the world to wish our Muslim brothers and sisters in Saki, Oyo State and in Nigeria Happy Maolud Nabiy, which marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
“I want to urge Nigerians, especially Muslims in Saki community to seize the opportunity to strengthen their love towards one another and make the society a better place by shunning tendencies that could tamper with the unity and stability in the country.
“Let us continue to pray and work for peace of our dear community, state, Oyo, and Nigeria,. Let us do everything within our best to eschew violence and acts inimical to our democracy.”
He urges the Muslim faithful to be ambassadors of peace, and tranquillity and to emulate the great examples and legacies of the Holy Prophet.
“We remain committed to a peaceful Nigeria despite our economic challenges. Please let us continue to be our brothers’ keepers which is the focal agenda of my administration.”
He has also urged the Muslims to be tolerant to other religious institutions and other ethnic nationalities.
“Tolerance is needed to foster unity among adherents of different religions irrespective of race, tribe and party affiliation”
Kolade calls on the Muslim faithful to imbibe the redeeming virtues of Prophet Muhammed to live impactful lives for which they would be remembered.