The President General, League of Imams and Alfas in
South-West, Edo and Delta states, Sheikh Jamiu Kewulere, has stressed the
importance of unity and cohesion among Yoruba race, ahead of the 2023 general
elections.
Kewulere, who is the Grand Imam of Ekiti, made the call in
Ado-Ekiti, while speaking with newsmen on the 2023 general elections.
He expressed the need for the South-West to be peaceful in
their approach to all election matters, and ensure they voted for credible
leaders.
Kewulere urged Yoruba indigenes to form a common front
before, during and after the elections, to ensure that those that will give
preference to the needs of the zone, emerged as leaders of the country.
He appealed to Yoruba leaders to give preference to general
interest, rather than selfish one, and called on religious leaders not to
relent in their prayers for the nation.
The Islamic cleric expressed dissatisfaction with the state
of insecurity affecting the socio-economic growth of the nation, and called for
proactive measures to solve it.
According to him, most Nigerians now find it difficult to
sleep, with their two eyes closed.
Kewulere also used the opportunity to call on the Governor
of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, to ensure that he fulfilled all his
electioneering promises to the people of the state.
He appreciated the governor so far for giving Muslims
preference in his administration, by appointing Dr. Habibat Adubiaro, a female Muslim leader, as the Secretary to the State
Government.
NAN