In a statement made available to the newsmen in Osogbo, He called for sustained prayers for peace in the country.
Atitebi Kazeem noted that in spite of Federal Government's appreciable efforts in combating the challenge of insecurity, it is imperative for Muslim faithful to utilize this period to pray fervently for peace and unity in the country.
"We have just ended a month long fast thus paving way for the Eid-el-fitr celebrations. These two periods are such times that the Almighty Allah enjoined us to ask for his blessings. We should therefore seize the opportunity to pray for the country and its leaders," Atitebi said.
“Eid-el-fitr is a time of love and goodwill. It gives us a message to love all and hate none. Despite numerous challenges in the country, 'hope is not lost. Only tolerance, stronger sense of patriotism and love for one another will help the country surmount her present socio-economic and insecurity challenges," he added.
He enjoined them to sustain the lessons of Ramadan and replicate same in their daily lives for a better society.
He also called on Muslims not to be carried away by only the pageantry of the Sallah celebration, but to use the occasion for sober reflection and extend gestures and hands of support to the needy in the society as well as to pray against the current security and economic situation of the country.
He called the people of Ayedaade, Irewole and Isokan Federal Constituency and State of Osun in general to continue on their unrelenting support for the Administration of Governor Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola so as to deliver on his campaign promises to the masses. He concluded.
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