An Islamic cleric and Chief Imam of Offa in Kwara State, Muyideen Salman, has called on Nigerians to support the re-election of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the president should be given another term to complete his reform programmes.
Sheikh Salman made the call during a Ramadan lecture organised by the Abdur Rasaq/Muheebah Foundation in Mushin, Lagos.
According to him, the Tinubu administration has demonstrated courage in confronting the country’s economic and governance challenges, noting that early signs of progress are beginning to emerge.
“The administration has been bold in tackling the challenges, and the gains of these bold steps have started to manifest. We must support his re-election so he can consolidate on these achievements,” he said.
The cleric also urged Nigerians to continually pray for their leaders rather than curse them, stressing that Islam encourages obedience to constituted authority.
“Islam enjoins us to obey our leaders and pray for them. It is ungodly to curse leaders in society; we should always pray for them,” he added.
During the event, Salman also commended former Chairman of Odiolowo‑Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Rasaq Ajala, for continuing to support and empower residents even after leaving office.
He described Ajala as a model of selfless service, noting that many politicians abandon community development once they leave public office.
“You are not rich if your wealth does not impact positively on others, especially the needy. Ajala has shown that service to the people goes beyond holding political office,” the cleric said.
Salman also encouraged politicians to prioritise empowerment initiatives for young people and vulnerable members of society.
As part of the Ramadan outreach, the foundation distributed food packs to more than 5,000 residents in the area. The packages included staple items such as rice, garri, beans and noodles.
