The Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi, Ajagungbade 111, has called on the Muslim Ummah to use the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir to offer special prayers for leaders at all levels of government.
According to the monarch, in the spirit of Sallah, Nigerians must be bury their differences in order to work together for the progress of the nation.
In a statement signed by his Private Secretary, Toyin Ajamu, Oba Oyewumi said: “As we celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, I wish to urge Muslims to embrace the teachings of the holy Qu’ran and exemplary qualities of Prophet Mohammed by demonstrating love, togetherness, brotherhood, selflessness and alms-giving in their daily pursuits.
“As a nation, we must continue to live in peace and harmony regardless of ethnic, political and religious differences. We should see our heterogeneous nature as an advantage and not a misfortune.
“Let us remain law-abiding and patriotic in order to build a prosperous nation.”
Oba Oyewumi used the opportunity to call on those in leadership positions to use resources at their disposal to improve the well-being of the people, adding that it is only through good governance that the dividends of democracy can get to the masses.
While wishing the Muslim community a rewarding celebration, he urged the political class to live up to expectation, noting that the welfare of the people should be a top priority in their agenda.