As the 2024 election in Edo State draws near, religious leaders have been enjoined to encourage their members to be interested in who becomes the next governor and refuse to be docile.
The Edo State Commissioner for Youth and Humanitarian Affairs, Hon. Zubeiru Dada Abubakar, who made the appeal during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Muslim Youth in Politics to his office, said every candidate who wants to serve humanity should be x-rayed.
“This is not the time to be docile and believe that politics is a dirty game. If we are engaged in politics by encouraging like minds, there will be hope in the country and the state in particular.
“I implore and encourage you to be firm and enlighten other like minds to be involved in politics. You have a right to choose who leads you. Since the time table is out, now is the time to help choose who will rule you,” he said.
According to the Commissioner, Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki want to finish well and strong, and that involves having a successor that will continue with the achievements of the administration.
He told them to ensure that they emerge as delegates that will nominate candidates and be involved in the campaign process, because when offices are being shared, only those who participated will benefit.
In a related development, the Commissioner for Youth and Humanitarian Affairs commended the peaceful co-existence between the religious bodies in the state and said the cordial relationship should be sustained.
He made the commendation during a courtesy visit of the leadership of the Muslim Students, University of Benin/University of Benin Teaching Hospital to his office.
While advising them to be disciplined and consistent in doing what is good at all times, Hon. Abubakar noted, “You do not need to sour your hands to succeed in whatever you are doing. You have a living example with me, stay on that line and many more opportunities will come your way if you are consistent in doing what is positive.”
The president, Muslim Society of Nigeria, UNIBEN/UBTH, Idegbesor Abdul Azeez, who presented an award of recognition plaque to the Commissioner, said the youths are very happy with his appointment.
“Even before you got the appointment, we know what you are doing. You promoted the religion and you have been a mentor. The plaque of recognition is to thank you for what you are doing for youths and the Muslim Community across the state,” he said.
