Akure- Vice President Namadi Sambo has reiterated his commitment towards the development of the nation and transformation agenda of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, if elected for second term on March 28.
Sambo, running mate to the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), affirmed this during an interactive with leadership of Muslim Ummah, South West, Edo and Delta in Akure on Wednesday.
Prayers were said for the security of the nation and the peaceful
conduct of the forthcoming elections.
Secretary General of the League of Imams
and Alphas, Aladesewa, commended Jonathan for the transformational projects embarked upon in the country.
He decried the
menace of the deadly Islamic sect, Boko Haram in the North Eastern
part of the nation.
“Whosoever kills an innocent soul is believed to have killed the whole
of mankind”, Aladesewa said.
He made reference to the dictates of Prophet Mohammed and his spiritual writ against those killing in the name of religion.
Some of the Islamic leaders who spoke also
appreciated the developmental policies of the federal government but
pointed out some inadequacies of the
government.
In his remark Mimiko urged the people to make decisions, especially during
the forthcoming elections, based on reasons rather than sentiments.
“What is ahead of us is far beyond religion. We must not allow
religion to inform our choice of voting but the quality of service,
which is premised on structural development.”
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He listed the notable achievements of President Goodluck Jonathan to include
the establishment of several Almajiri Schools in the north and the
education sector at large.
Mimiko reminded the people of the harsh military decrees they had
experienced in the past, and enjoined them to support the freedom and
liberty which Jonathan and his administration symbolised.
He urged the people to
support the implementation of National Conference recommendations by voting Jonathan for second
term in office.
On his part, Sambo emphasized the importance of
the Muslim Ummah and its indispensable roles in governance, which has
informed the decision of Jonathan to accord it a portfolio.
Sambo also listed the achievements of the administration and restated administration’s commitment towards
constant power supply.
“We have transformed the country from importing
cement to a country that is now exporting cement,” Sambo said.
He mentioned the successes achieved in the commerce and industry,
agriculture, transportation.
The meeting, convened by Mimiko, was attended by the Chief Imam of Oyo State and President General, Alhaji Shehu Shuara, represented by Dr Kamiu Olosho.
Others are Sheikh Ahmad Aladesawe, the Secretary General, League of Imams and Alphas, South West and Ondo State, the Chief Imam of Auchi, Prof. Z. Oseni, Alhaji Gbajabiamila, Chief Mufasir, Lagos
State.
Others are: Alhaji Sheikh Musa Animasaun, the Chief Imam of Osun
State, Alhaji Sheikh Bello Keulere, the Chief Imam of Ekiti State.
Also present were Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad, Chief Imam of Delta, Oba Adanmo
Babalola, the Onitaji of Taji and Chairman, Ekiti Council of Obas, Oba
Akadiri Mohmoh, the Olukare of Ikare Akoko, among others. (NAN)
