Muslims in Osun State have been warned against political violence, before, during and after the August 15 governorship election.
The President of Osun State Muslim Community (OSMC), Alhaji Mustafa Olawuyi, gave this warning during an interactive session with the Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rt Hon Najeemdeen Folasayo Salaam at OSMC Secretariat in Osogbo, the state capital.
He condemned the recent reported incidents of political violence in many parts of the state and advised Muslims to stay safe and shun violence.
Olawuyi also advised politicians in the state to fear Allah and focus their campaign messages on issues rather than hate speech.
Also, the Chairman of Osun State Shari’a Panel, who is also the Chief Imam of Telemu, Sheikh Musa Raji, and a prominent imam, Sheikh Hasim Olapade, appealed to politicians, particularly the gubernatorial candidates, to ensure that they fulfil their campaign promises after the election.
The OSMC President lauded the ADC candidate for his antecedents when he served as Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly and charged him to sustain his good deeds.
While speaking, Salaam assured the people of his state that he would move the state to higher heights if elected as the next Governor of the state in the August 15 election.
The ADC candidate used the occasion to highlight his agenda for the state, which includes economic, educational, agricultural and infrastructural development, as well as the welfare of the civil servants.
He promised to introduce initiatives that would make life better for the people of the state, especially the vulnerable, such as persons with disabilities, the aged, and the downtrodden.
Source: Politics Archives – New Telegraph
