The Chief Imam of Osogbo, Sheik Musa Animashaun, has called on politicians to emulate the leadership style of the immediate past Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola.
This is just as Animashaun declared that Aregbesola ruled the State of Osun with the fear of God and service to humanity whilst he was the governor of the state.
Animashaun stated this in a sermon during the special thanksgiving Jumat Service being part of a week-long reception programme organised by Friends of Rauf Aregbesola (FORA) for the ex-minister.
According to Animashaun, Aregbesola’s commitment to the ideals of service to God and humanity is worthy of emulation by all politicians.
The Muslim cleric who described the former governor as a true servant of Allah, lauded him for his contributions to the growth and development of Islam in Osogbo, Osun and the country at large.
He encouraged politicians to always strive to use their positions of authority to serve God and see to the advancement of humanity, saying it is the only window to be on the right side of the Almighty on the day of reckoning.
The Chief Imam stated: “As a Governor, he was with us and represented both himself and the Muslim community well in bringing development to the State of Osun. This was the path he continued when he became a minister.
“Rauf is a true servant of Allah. God’s Grace has always reflected and remarkably in life. The way he has associated with Muslims and contributed to the growth of Islam in Osogbo and Osun in general is noteworthy.
Responding, the former minister thanked the Muslim community for its support.
Aregbesola pledged to continue to work for the growth of Osogbo and Osun in general, just as he urged people to embrace patience and peaceful co-existence at all times.
Quoting from Suratul Al-Imran of the Holy Quran, the ex-governor enjoined people of all faith to remain steadfast in obedience to God and embrace patience with one another.
Special prayers were offered for the ex-minister, his family, aides, political associates and friends as well as the Ataoja of Osogboland, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Larooye II, who attended the Jumat Service.
