On the occasion of this year’s Eid-Il-Fitr, the Deputy Chief Whip, State of Osun House of Assembly, Hon. Gbenga Ogunkanmi has felicitated his constituents, Muslims across the state and beyond.
Fatai Akanji, his media aide in a statement on Monday quotes the lawmaker representing Ayedire state constituency in the state parliament, as urging adherents of Islam to extend the lessons of the Holy Month to their daily activities after Ramadan.
Ogunkanmi noted that the lessons of humility, sacrifice, perseverance and love for one another is what the country needs at its current state of challenging times in its critical sectors.
He however, expressed optimism that with prayers and the continued support of the people, the country will surmount those challenges and take its pride of place in the comity of nations.
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”It is yet another time of the year that Muslims across the world celebrate after a dutiful month of relentless service to Allah. On the occasion of Eid, I urge everyone especially all of us that just completed the month long fast to spread the tentacles of love and all good tidings beyond the holy month.
“In all we do after Ramadan, let us remember to spread love, giving to the needy and less privileged, commitment to our religious and social duties, among others. I pray that Allah in his infinite mercies will continue to bless, uphold and strengthen us.
“As we move closer to the governorship election in Osun, let us continue our unwavering support for our easy going Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, whose re-election we must all supoort. We have seen what he has been able to do in the last three and a half years and what he has in stock for us if given another term. It is time for us to return him so he can continue to deliver dividends of democracy to our doorsteps.
“I wish us a successful celebration,” the lawmaker concluded.