<p>There
was a drama on Sunday as the Muslim faithful at the Eid ground, Lantoro,
Abeokuta hailed the arrival of the former governor of Ogun State, Senator
Ibikunle Amosun while the arrival of the representatives of the state
government were played down.</p>



<p>There
was tumultuous crowd to welcome the arrival of Amosun but the story was
different for governor Abiodun’s men who were also at the praying ground to
observe the annual festival.</p>



<p>But
when the former governor arrived at Eid, the Muslim brothers and the residents
of Lantoro area started shouting his name and hailing him.</p>



<p>The
state government was led by the chief of staff, Salisu Shuib were present at
the Eid. He enjoined Muslim brothers and sisters to take note of lesson of the
festival.</p>



<p>According
to him, we should all emulate Prophet Ibrahim’s patience, perseverance,
steadfastness, obedience and commitment as vital ingredients toward the successful
implementation of the “Building our Future Together” Agenda.</p>



<p>“Let
me assure all our people that our administration remains irrevocably committed
to providing focused and qualitative governance that will create an enabling
environment for Public-Private Sector Partnership (PPP) including creating  ;an enduring economic development and
individual prosperity for indigenes and non indigenes ”</p>



<p>”Let
me enjoin you all to celebrate with moderation. We must all remember that even
this celebration is an act of worship to Allah. And, I pray that God accepts
all our worship as Ibadah. May He also grant us good rewards in this life and
hereafter”.</p>



<p>Meanwhile,
Ogun State Government says hard times await kidnappers in the State as
government is considering sending a bill that will attract death penalty for
kidnappers to the State House of Assembly.</p>



<p>The
governor of the state, Prince Dapo Abiodun, according to statement from one of
his Media aides, Emmanuel Ojo gave the indication when he played host to Remo
League of Imams who paid him a Sallah homage at his Iperu country home.</p>



<p>The
governor described kidnapping as economic crime that must be stopped by  ;all means.</p>



<p>He
said most of the kidnappers were foreigners who disguised as herdsmen, saying
that it would not augur well if criminals are allowed to operate uncheck as it
would affect the State which is regarded as the industrial hub of the nation.</p>



<p>“We
do not want criminals to cause problems for us. The state hosts a lot of
companies and Industries. It will not augur well to hear that crimes are
prevalent in our State.</p>



<p>“I
will like to see those who were caught in the recent kidnappings in the State
be brought to me. I will warn them because Government will not spare anyone
caught in kidnapping henceforth”, he warned.</p>



<p>He
called on religious leaders to be committed at ensuring that peace and unity
reign in the State and take the issue of security seriously as it is the responsibility
of all and sundry.</p>



<p>The
Governor acknowledged Eid El Kabir as the first religious celebration since he
assumed Office. He ; called on adherents
of different religion to live in peace with one another as they all worship the
same God.</p>



<p>The
Chief Imam of Remoland, Sheik Junaid Abdukadiri, said the election of the Governor
was a testimony that God is not man and that His will will always be done.</p>



<p>Prayers
were said for the State, Nigeria and the success of the present administration.</p>

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