Tunji-Ojo hosts Ramadan Iftar for Ondo Muslims, clerics push support for Tinubu

By Boye Oyeyemi

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, hosted a special Ramadan programme and Iftar for Muslim faithful in Ondo State.

Western Post gathered that this gesture is part of the minister’s annual tradition for the Ramadan period.

The gathering which held on Monday at the minister’s residence in Okeagbe, Akoko North-West Local Government Area, drew prominent Islamic leaders from across the state.

Among those in attendance were the Vice Chairman of the Ondo State League of Imams and Alfas and Chief Imam of Ikare-Akoko, Sheikh Abass Abubakar; the Chief Imam of Akureland, Sheikh Abdulhakeem Yayi Akorede; the Chief Imam of Owo, Sheikh Yunus Anola; and the League’s Grand Mufti, Sheikh Shehu Batuta.

Speaking on the theme “Islam and Humanity,” Anola emphasised the need for unity, peaceful coexistence and respect for human life across nations, stressing that humanity begins with strong family ties and mutual respect, adding that people must recognise their shared origin in God in order to promote peace and justice in society.

In his lecture, Anola also commended the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and praised Tunji-Ojo’s performance as minister while urging Nigerians to continue supporting the current administration, noting that improved investment in security personnel and modern equipment would help address the country’s security challenges.

Addressing participants, a former Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Taofiq Abdulsalam, commended Tinubu for his economic reforms and said the policies were beginning to yield positive results.

Abdulsalam equally lauded Tunji-Ojo’s performance as Interior Minister, noting that his achievements had brought pride to Ondo State.