The instruction from Muslim
elders not to accept Sallah gifts from Governor Ayo Fayose was disobeyed as worshippers
steamed to the government house in Ado Ekiti to collect the rams distributed by
the governor for Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
This contravened the order
earlier issued by Muslim leaders, under the auspices of League of Imams and
Alfas, Ekiti State, which urged members to reject the gifts on the strength
that their members were not adequately represented in Fayose’s appointments.
Though, another group had
countered the League of Imams and Alfas for that action, describing those
behind the attack as impostors, who were not known in Islam circle.
While distributing the rams
to Imams and other top dignitaries, Fayose said he won’t allow himself to be
dragged into playing politics with religion in the state.
The governor urged Muslims
to prevent themselves from being used as instruments of politics by desperate
politicians, who are bent on maligning his government at every slight
opportunity.
In his words, “I won’t allow anybody to drag me into
playing politics with religion. What I am doing today is a demonstration of
love and support for the Muslims. I am not that kind of a leader who does
things with religious interest.
“I
will do same to Christians at Christmas exactly what I am doing to Muslims
today.”
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