Kogi: Address our sufferings, Nigerians are dying- Islamic cleric, Zubair begs Tinubu, Govs

By Odimayo Olatunde Fredrick, Kogi

An Islamic cleric based in Kogi State who is the Chief Imam of Babanagari Jumar Mosque New Layout Lokoja Idowu Zubair has appealed to the Federal government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the State governors to urgently address the sufferings of Nigerians.

Zubair made this appeal while speaking with newsmen in Kogi shortly after leading prayers to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration in the state.

He noted that Nigerians are facing the worst hardship in the history of the Country.

The cleric, Zubair, stressed that the government should use this festive season to sacrifice for the people which signifies the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

“The leadership of Nigeria both the Federal and State government should fear God. They should know that the masses are suffering. The critical condition of Nigerians is getting beyond control. Almighty Allah is the one that put them there.

“They didn’t put themselves there. We elected them to solve our problem but what we are experiencing is getting out of hand.

“The removal of fuel subsidy contributed more to the present sufferings of Nigerians. The way food item has risen is beyond the masses. Masses are dying and it only our leaders that can come to our aide” he lamented.

He explained that the significance of Eid-el-Kabir celebration is useful for both Muslims and None Muslims, adding that the day thought the world how to fulfill promises as directed by Almighty Allah.

He said “Our noble Prophet Ibrahim fulfil his promise to Almighty Allah, which he later reciprocated it with a ram. What ever condition we find ourselves, let us be thankful to Almighty Allah especially with the situation we found ourselves in Nigeria.

“When there is life, there is hope. We should be more prayerful, watchful and careful to whatever critical situation we find ourselves. Almighty Allah will solve the problem of this nation” he stated.