Sallah: Ajimobi urges citizens to be law abiding

Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has urged the citizens to adhere strictly to the rule of law and alive to their civic responsibilities.

The Governor, disclosd that his government would exhibit the fear of God in all its activities and continue doing what was right at all times in the interest of the citizens.

The state governor said this in an interview with news men  after observing the Eid al-Adha prayers at the Eid Prayer Ground, Agodi, Ibadan, on Tuesday.  

Congratulating Muslims on the occasion of this year’s celebrations, the governor stated that what was being celebrated was godliness and service to humanity.

His words, "What we are celebrating today is godliness and service to humanity. As the governor, I believe I have served humanity. Those who think we are wrong today will appreciate ustomorrow. We have been able to come this far due to our godliness, fearlessness and sincerity of purpose.

"A good leader should not only be able to envision, but must have the courage to implement the vision. A good leader takes his people to where they want to go, but a great leader takes them to where they ought to be,

"Experience has shown that anytime a leader or head of government wants to make a change, the enlightened, unenlightened, ignorant and mischievous people will plays politics with it. But a good leader must have courage to go ahead. We will forge ahead and not allow the state to become banana republic or animal farm."

The prayer was led by the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh AbdulGaniy Abubakri; and was attended by Aare Musulumi of Yoruba land, Edo and Delta States, Alhaji Daud Akinola; Seriki Musulumi of Yoruba land, Alhaji Yekini Adeojo; former Senate Leader, Senator Teslim Folarin; and Chairman, Muslim Community of Oyo State, Alhaji Kunle Sanni.

 The Chief Imam of Ibadanland called on Nigerians to embrace the art of godliness and service to humanity in their day-to-day activities.

Abubakar said that the Eid al-Adha celebration was about sacrifice and godliness, urging the people to imbibe the lessons of the festival.