The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) Senatorial Candidate for Oyo Central in the 2027 general elections, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has urged Nigerians to intensify their prayers for political leaders and office holders so that they paddle the ship of the country to better destination in the face of growing insecurity.
Ajadi also felicitated with Muslims across his Senatorial District, Oyo State and Nigeria in general on the occasion of New Year Islamic Calendar, Hijrah 1448AH.
The Islamic New Year Calendar (Hijrah 1448AH) falls on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 as Islamic days begin at sunset, the new year will commence on the evening of Monday, June 15.
To commemorate the occasion and for Muslims to have a good celebration, Oyo State Government has declared Tuesday as Public Holiday across the 33 Local Government Areas of the state.
Ajadi, in a statement on the occasion of this year’s Muslim New Year, rejoiced with the Muslims within his Oyo Central Senatorial District, Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole.
He commended the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, for approving a public holiday in the state for the Muslims to enjoy their New Year’s Day.
“This is to appreciate Governor Seyi Makinde for declaring the beginning of the Muslims New Year as Public Holiday. It is a testimony to his religious tolerance and the love for his citizens with no religion discrimination,” Ajadi said in the statement.
Ajadi, a business tycoon and philanthropist, urged Muslims to pray for the governments at the local, state and federal levels.
He reminded them that all the Holy Books called for respect and prayers for those in governance, while calling on Nigerians, irrespective of their tribes or religions, to intensify their prayers for the political office holders in restoring the lost glory of the country.
He then charged Muslims to remember the pupils, students and teachers of Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State who are still in kidnappers’ den.
He urged Muslims to celebrate in modesty because of the continued detention of the children in the thick forest a month after their abduction.
“Please I urge our Muslim brothers and sisters to use the occasion of the New Year to pray fervently for the safe returns of the kidnapped victims of Orire Local Government.
“We should also pray that the Almighty Allah will continue to strengthen our Governor, Seyi Makinde as he strive day and night to get the kidnapped victims released,” Ajadi said.
