A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti South Federal Constituency I, Pharmacist Adedayo Oluwasanmi, has congratulated Muslims in Ekiti State, particularly, the faithful in Gbonyin, Emure, and Ekiti East, Local Governemnt areas on the occasion of the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, praying for the blessings of the season to abide with them and their families.
Oluwasanmi in a statement made available to journalists in Ado Ekiti through his media aide, described the Eid-el-Kabir festival as a sacred period for deep spiritual reflection, sacrifice, and total submission to the will of God, encouraging Muslims to imbibe the values of faith, humility, compassion, and obedience symbolized by the season in their daily lives.
Emphasizing that the festival is more than just fanfare, the APC stalwart urged them to remember the less privileged in society by extending a hand of fellowship, particularly during a time of economic hardship, with a call on the affluent to support food drives and welfare outreach targeted at widows, orphans, and vulnerable families in their communities.
Commending the Ummah in Gbonyin, Emure, and Ekiti East for their consistent support for government policies under the leadership of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, Oluwasanmi lauded their peaceful conduct during religious and political activities, describing their unity and cooperation as worthy of emulation across the state, noting that the relationship built on mutual respect and open dialogue has strengthened interfaith harmony and enhanced inclusive governance in Ekiti.
According to him, Governor Oyebanji has demonstrated an unprecedented level of inclusion by appointing competent Muslims into strategic government positions, which has critically addressed the long-standing feeling of marginalization within the faith community in the state.
Oluwasanmi highlighted that Muslim appointees, including special advisers, permanent secretaries, and board members, have continued to serve with excellence, proving that competence transcends religious identity.
The Philanthropist explained that the naming of the Governor as Saheed by the Muslim community has indeed shown that they are happy with his government.
Saying that that the governor often consults Muslim leaders, attends Islamic events, and listens to their concerns, the diaspora based pharmacist added that the Oyebanji administration has invested in Islamic education, facilitating the registration and support of Islamiyyah and Arabic schools across the state, and ensuring Muslim communities benefitted from palliatives during difficult periods like fuel subsidy protests and Ramadan.
Oluwasanmi congratulated the Chief Imams and other religious leaders in Gbonyin, Emure and Ekiti East under the President General League of Imams and Alfas, Southwest, Edo and Delta States, Sheikh Jamiu Kewulere, their support and prayers for the Oyebanji led government acknowledged their repeated recognition of Oyebanji as the first governor in the state to genuinely treat Muslims as equal stakeholders in governance.
According to him “the administration’s support for mosque construction and renovations, inclusive Iftar dinners, and empowerment programs targeting Muslim youths and women, all of which have boosted morale and religious participation are worth commending”
He lauded the efforts of Muslim youth organizations, such as the Muslim Youths of Ekiti State (MYES), NACOMYO, FOMWAN, and MULAN, for endorsing Oyebanji’s leadership and participating in empowerment, training, and civic engagement programs initiated by the state.
The Ode Ekiti born politician and grass root mobilizer explained the governor’s contributions to the Hajj exercise, through fare subsidies, pre-departure orientation, and welfare packages among others have earned him accolades from pilgrims and religious groups alike saying that fairness in state recruitment processes, especially within the civil and teaching services have boosted the confidence of the community and erased all senses of seclusion.
Oluwasanmi also referenced that the First Lady, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, has consistently partnered with Muslim women groups, distributed welfare packages, and participated in faith-based community outreach programs.
He assured the Muslim community that Governor Oyebanji remains committed to justice and inclusivity, and called on Muslims to begin mobilizing for the victory of Governor Biodun Oyebanji ahead of the June 20 2026 elections announced by INEC, urging religious leaders to preach peace, love, and unity as core values of Eid.