Ramadan: Aregbesola Calls For Love, Tolerance
…As Ta’wunil association designs him “The Best Governor of Our Time”
By Nofisat Marindoti
Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has called on Muslims all over the world to show tolerance and love to fellow humans and all things created by God for the world to be a better place for all.
The governor stated this in Iwo while delivering a keynote address at the 25th anniversary of Jama’atu Ta’wunil Muslimeen Association with the topic: “Towards 2019 General Elections: Muslims Involvements”.
He said any Muslim found showing hatred or causing discomfort to anything created by God should use the period of Ramadan to have a change of heart.
The Governor said what Nigerians needs to imbibe towards the 2019 elections is the belief that it is God that appoints leaders for the people, while calling on Nigerians to do good deeds and be accommodating towards fellow human beings.
The governor who read from the Holy Quran chapter 23 verse 1, called on Nigerians to have faith and belief in God, saying this is the only way for the nation to benefit from God.
While calling on the people to be obedient and steadfast in their faith towards God, the governor said through this man will completely benefit from the goodness of God.
According to him, “we need to be tolerant and show love and affection towards our fellow humans and everything created by God.
“Any Muslim that is found showing hatred and causing discomfort or pain to a fellow human or anything created by God needs to seize this period of Ramadan to change ways.
“We all need to have good deeds and be accommodating to our neighbors anywhere we find ourselves as Muslims, you need to be the light of the world for others to follow as good examples.
“Towards the coming elections both at the state and federal levels, I want everyone of us to have in mind that it is God that chooses a leader for His people, let’s have the belief that the best will be given to us”.
The governor then commended the Jama’atu Ta’wunil Muslimeen Association for their steadfastness and commitment towards propagating the Islamic religion.
Earlier in a welcome address, the National President of the association, Sheik Daood Molaasan said the association which is meant for the entire Muslim Ummah is recognized world wide for preaching peace and tolerance at every opportunity.
He commended the efforts of the Aregbesola administration for championing communal peace in the state, saying it is the only way that any meaningful development can take place in the society.
Sheik Molaasan said the association decided to bestow on the governor the award of “best governor” because he truly deserves it for the outstanding successes he has achieved in office.
“Aregbesola has been championing communal peace and love among the people of Osun and it is in line with the objectives of our association because the world needs peace for it to be better.
“We have decided to give Aregbesola an award because he deserves it and not for the fun it, he is an outstanding governor who deserves all the accolades he is getting”. He pointed out.
High point of the programme was the decoration of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as “The Best Governor of Our Time”.
