Observe Ramadan obediently, Olubaka urges muslims

From Jimoh Ahmed, Ikare Akoko
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The Olubaka of Oka land, Oba  Alhaji Yusuf Adebori Adeleye has called on muslim faithful to observe Ramadan fasting the way it should so that their prayers and that of the country as a whole will be accepted by God.

Oba Adebori Adeleye described Ramadan period as a month of sober reflection, a month of forgiveness and blessings.

The monarch said Nigerians must change for good while those doing good must continue.

He urged wealthy people to assist the less privileged in relation to the principle of Ramadan.

The traditional ruler said Muslims should use the opportunity of the holy month to pray for the country as we need prayers to overcome some of the challenges facing the nation.

Oba Adeleye congraluted muslims for witnessesing 2019 fasting in good health.

In the same vein, the National Organising Secretary of Ansar Ud Deen Society of Nigeria, Alhaj Ibrahim kilani urged Muslims who are well to do to use part of their wealth to put smiles on  the faces of orphans, widows and persons living with disabilities so that they can have a sense of belonging.

kilani appealed to foodstuffs sellers not to hike the prices of their products due to massive demands by Muslims faithfuls who commenced Ramadan fasting.