By Michael Ofulue, Osogbo

Former Osun State Governor and Minister for Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, has called on Muslims to pray for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other political leaders, seeking divine guidance for the nation’s peace and development.

Oyetola, who described Ramadan as a period of peace and forgiveness, said the holy month provides an opportunity for such prayers.

He made the call at his country home in Iragbiji during the official commissioning of the Alhaja Wulemotu Arike Oyetola Memorial Central Mosque, which he built in memory of his late mother.

The mosque, equipped with modern facilities, is a reflection of his commitment to honouring his mother’s legacy and providing a befitting place of worship for the Muslim community.

Recalling his mother’s influence, Oyetola said in 2006, when she was installed as Iyalaje Adini of a central mosque, she requested his support for the mosque’s rehabilitation, a request that inspired him to build the new central mosque in her memory.

Speaking at the event, Chief Khamis Badmus, who commissioned the mosque, stressed the need for continuous support for fellow Muslims beyond Ramadan. He described the mosque as a lasting legacy for Oyetola’s mother and urged Muslims worldwide to emulate such acts of devotion and community service.

The initiative, he noted, further underscores Oyetola’s commitment to the propagation of Islam and the advancement of the Muslim faithful in Iragbiji and its environs.