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What Imam Told Tinubu During Jumat At Lagos Mosque

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December 27, 2024
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On Friday, President Bola Tinubu attended Jumat prayers at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos State.

He was warmly received upon arrival by Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, along with other dignitaries, including the mosque’s clergy.

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A statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, noted that this was the president’s first public appearance since attending prayers at the Alausa Central Mosque the previous Friday.

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During the event, the Chief Imam of the Lekki Central Mosque, Ridhwan Jamiu, acknowledged the president’s presence and prayed for his success in guiding the nation towards peace, security, and prosperity.

He was quoted as saying, “We are proud of you. I remember that we encouraged people to vote for you during the campaigns. We thank God that you have not disappointed us.

“We know you are capable. We know you have the sagacity. We know you are competent.

He was also said to have praised Tinubu for embodying righteousness, fairness, and justice, urging him to sustain these qualities.

“We have seen righteousness in you and fairness and justice in you. Please keep it up and sustain it.

“You bear one of the names of Prophet Muhammad, Ahmed, someone who does what is praiseworthy. This name has been reflected in your past actions, and we hope it will reflect in your actions now,” Imam Jamiu reportedly added.