Adebayo Adenrele
The Grand Imam of Ekiti State and President-General of League of Imam and Alfas South-West, Edo & Delta State,Sheikh Jamiu Kewulere Bello has called on Muslim Faithful in the State to shun all acts of violence and brigandage before, during and after the general elections.
The Grand Imam gave this admonition during a prayer session held at the Central Mosque, Ado-Ekiti for Nigeria and peaceful conduct of the 2023 General Elections.
The prayer session which was organised in the office Ekiti State Chairman, Nigeria Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs(NSVIA) ,Dr Hammed Bakare, had in attendance Muslim Leaders, Community Imams, heads of various Islamic Institutions, as well as some university scholars.
According to him, “Today we have gathered here today to seek Allah’s face for the pending elections.The election is crucial .We implore Muslims to conduct themselves peaceful and orderly manner before,during and after the poll.”
In his remarks, Dr Bakare said the prayer cannot come at a better time than now when Nigerians are going through hardships.
The NSCIA chairman also urged Muslims to steer clear of any act of violence and brigandage during the polls.
2023 Elections: Shun violence, robbery – Ekiti Grand Imam to Muslim Faithful
Bybenyinka
Feb 22, 2023