A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former House of Representatives aspirant for Ibadan South-East/North-East Federal Constituency in Oyo state, Dr Kazeem Adesina Abidikugu, has admonished Muslims to ensure that the teachings of the Holy month of Ramadan reflect in their character and dealings during and after the Ramadan.
Abidikugu, a Nigerian UK-based medical consultant, described fasting as an opportunity to strive for inner purification, self-accountability and inculcation of righteousness and discipline.
He enjoined fasting Muslims to increase their love for humanity, acts of charity, kindness, generosity and gratitude.
Abidikugu explained that the Holy Prophet Muhammad used to spend very generously on the poor and the needy during this period, and urges Muslims in the State and the country at large to emulate the good example.
He called on Muslims and all Nigerians to always remember the masses, who are less fortunate than themselves and to help the government in confronting the challenges facing the nation.
He prayed to Allah to grant all Muslims the strength to complete the fasting period.
“I want to urge Muslims nationwide to use this holy month of Ramadan to plead with Allah for forgiveness. I want to urge us again, that we should not return to our sins after 29 or 30 days fasting, and the act of disobedience to the teachings of Islam and the law of the land.
“And I want to task our leaders to have greater concern for the poor if they can recognise the spiritual core of man and give no room for senseless materialism, greed and primitive accumulation of wealth.
“If the spiritual core of man is recognised, it could lead to a better perspective on life, there would be no room for senseless materialism, greed and primitive accumulation of wealth. Rather, there would be a greater concern for the poor,” he said.
AYO ESAN, has been actively reporting and analyzing political events for different newspapers for over 18 years. He has also successfully covered national and state elections in Nigeria since the inception of this democracy in 1999.
