Muslims communities drum support for Ugwuanyi’s re-election
The Deputy Oba of Nsukka Yoruba Muslim community Oni Abiola Daud, has pledged the support of his group for the re-election of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state in 2019.
Oni stated this during the installation of Chief Mutalab Adisa Lawal as the Oba of Yoruba Muslim community of Nsukka senatorial zone and Alhaji Sani Ugwuanyi, the leader of Nsukka Muslim community respectively at the Nsukka Central Mosque.
Speaking after their installation, Oni said by this occasion all the Muslim groups will henceforth speak with one voice.
“Today is a great day for both Muslim and Yoruba communities as the leadership vacuum that once existed has now been filled.
“Our leaders have made commitments to lead us with the fear of God, while on our part we will continue to pray and support them.
“Let me quickly add that the Yoruba Muslim community in Nsukka senatorial zone is strongly given its support for the re-election of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi in 2019.
“Our support to the governor is based on his commitment towards purposeful leadership to the entire residents of Enugu state”, he said.
Oni urged all Muslim faithful in the state to obtain their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) to ensure that they return Governor Ugwuanyi to office in 2019.
Also speaking, after his installation as the leader of Nsukka Muslim community, Alhaji Sani Ugwuanyi thanked Nsukka Muslim community for the confidence reposed on him that made them to elect him as their leader and promised not disappoint them.
“I am overwhelmed and humbled on the decision of Muslims in Nsukka to elect me as their leader.
“By the special grace of Allah. I will carry everybody along by ensuring justice and fear of God in everything I do.
“I also promise Nsukka Muslim community that anything given to them must surely reach everybody as I will make honesty and transparency my watchwords,” he said.
In a remark, Chief Mutalab Adisa Lawal said the conferment as Oba of Yoruba Muslim community is a forward movement and promised to lead by example.
“This is a platform where the interests of all Yoruba Muslim faithful in Nsukka zone will be protected.
“We are not taking the role of Imams rather we were elected to represent the interest of the people in every other aspect of life.
“The role of Imams been our spiritual head is intact”, he said.
Also in a remark, the Traditional Ruler of Nkpunano Community Nsukka, Igwe Patrick Okoro, commended Muslims in Nsukka for their peaceful nature and good neigbourliness since they started living in Nsukka.
“Its Nkpunano community that gave them land where they built their mosque and school, we have not had any problem with them.
“We have been living like brothers and sisters for decades it is my prayer that this good relationship will continue.
“I have known the leader for decades, he is a good man, I am not surprised he was elected the leader of Nsukka Muslim community,” he said.
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi who was represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Market Affairs, Chief Aniegbonam Ezeugwu commended Nsukka Muslim community for peaceful co-existence with their neighbours and host community.
The governor is the father of all in Enugu State irrespective of tribe, religion, political party affiliation.
“Enugu State government is happy with Nsukka Muslim community for their peaceful co-existence with their neighbours irrespective of tribe and religion affiliations.
“The Members of Nsukka Muslim community has by their good conduct shown that they are God-fearing, patriotic and detribalized Nigerians,” he said.
He said that the state government would continue to ensure adequate security, justice as well as peace among residents in the state.
He congratulated the newly installed Muslim leaders in Nsukka and urged them to continue to promote unity that is worthy of them.
Igwe Patrick Eze, traditional ruler of Amalla community in Udenu LGA and Muslims from the State and were among other dignitaries that graced the occasion.
