Acting President Osinbajo, Governors storm Osun for Aregbesola’s mother’s fidau

The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and some state governors stormed Ilesa, Osun State on Tuesday, for the 8 day fidau prayer for Alhaja Saratu Asake Aregbesola, the mother of the Governor of Osun State, Mr Rauf Aregbesola.  

The event was attended by Governors of Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara, Ekiti, Oyo, Ondo and Ogun States, Mr Akinwumi Ambode, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje Malam Nasir El-Rufai, Alhaji Abdulazeez Yari, Mr Ayodele Fayose, Mr Abiola Ajimobi, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu and Senator Ibikunle Amosun.

 

Also, the former Interim National Chairman of the All Progresive Congress, Chief Adebisi Akande, former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi attended the events.
 

Other dignitary at the fidau prayer includes the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr Kayode Fayemi, former Governors of Ekiti and Ogun states, Niyi Adebayo and Aremo Segun Osoba as well as the former Deputy Governors of Osun and Oyo states, Sooko Adewoyin and Iyiola Oladokun.

 

 

Delivering a sermon at the fidau prayer, the Chief Imam of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Dr Taofeeq Abdul-Hameed appealed to Nigerian leaders to always strive to do good deeds and remember death at all times.
 

The Imam charged Nigerian Leaders to be cautious, sincere, dutiful and fear God in their dealings. He also urged them to shun greed and be selfless in discharging their responsibilities.
 

Quoting copiously from the Holy Quran, Abdulhamid said the similitude of live on earth is like engaging in recreation with its attendant healthy rivalry and fun and ornamentation.
 

He quoted from Quran chapter 57, verse 20 and urged individuals in position of authority to mend their ways, strive to know God, move close to Him and remember the day of reckoning.
 

Imam Abdul-Hameed said no matter the status of any human being, death will certainly be the end of all things. He stated that power is a privilege and must be used for the betterment of humanity rather than for selfish motive.

 

"Whatever our position or status, honour or position in life, we shall all end our journey on this earth one day. Therefore, we should see leadership position, especially the political class, as a privilege. We should use such power or position to advance and improve on the living conditions of the people we are leading.
 

"Position of authority should not be used for purpose of self or for greed and aggrandizement. The followers too must be good and honest to the leaders. If followers are good, they will force leaders to be good and vice versa," the Imam said.