Lagos Muslim leaders reaffirm support for Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, others

• Published date: 15 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

Muslim leaders in Lagos State have reaffirmed their support for the foremost presidential candidate in the country and revered National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other candidates of the ruling party. This was arrived at the strategic meeting held with the Islamic leaders on Saturday by the Directorate of Religious Affairs of the party's Presidential Campaign Council headed by Chief Oyinlomo Danmole.

The meeting which held on the premises of Lagos Television (LTV8) came barely two weeks after a similar activity with Christian leaders in the state wherein the party got their diplomatic endorsement. The religious leaders comprised Chief Imams from the 20 LGAs and 37 LCDAs across the state, and heads of religious organizations among others. The National Missioner of Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Imam AbdulRahman Ahmed, who spoke on behalf of the Muslim leaders, stated that they are particular about progressive and qualitative governance and these happen to be what a Tinubu presidency promises.

He added that the religious leaders are decisive on whom to throw their weight behind already, emphasizing that they will vote their...