2023: Muslims must be active in election – Ekiti Council for Islamic Affairs

By Adeleye Kunle

The Council for Islamic Affairs, Ekiti State chapter has urged Muslims to remain prayerful and abide by Allah’s injunctions in the years ahead, especially as the 2023 elections approach.

At its monthly meeting held at Awo Ekiti, Irepodun /Ifelodun Local Government Area over the weekend, the council’s president, Alhaji (Dr) Hammed Afolabi Bakare, FCA, congratulated the Muslim community in Ekiti State over the recent appointment of Alhaja (Dr) Habibat Omolara Adubiaro as the Secretary to Ekiti State Government (SSG), saying Ekiti State governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has done well by heeding the calls of Muslims as regards the political appointment even though more is still expected.

While urging Muslim parents to send their children to school to acquire western and Islamic education in a bid to gain relevance in various spheres of life in society, he charged all Muslims to ensure more active participation in politics and all Islamic activities to gain more relevance in the governance in the state.

The Immediate past president of the Council in the state, Barrister Yakubu Sanni also, at the occasion, urged Muslim clerics and leaders not to indulge in ungodly acts that could be detrimental to Islam politically, educationally and economically.

He noted that the council has a stake in advising government and making recommendations towards the good of all citizens in the state