By Ademola Orunbon
The Oba Ìsèse Of Ogun State and Chairman, “Ìsèse Kingdom Of Truth Association Of Nigeria,” Oba Ifarotimi Adifagbola Balogun has felicitated with the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Oba Adifagbola Balogun, in a congratulatory message to the Muslims in Ogun state said Eid-el-Kabir signified sacrifice and joy, noting that it was a day to celebrate Muslims worldwide of the occasion of celebration of Prophet Ibrahim virtues of good deeds and sacrifices.
He advised Nigerians to make the necessary sacrifices for a better tomorrow, adding that the administration of President Bola Tinubu was not oblivious of the challenges faced by Nigerians, saying that the tough reforms by the government were necessary to secure Nigeria for today and tomorrow.
He said, “On behalf of my family, the traditionalists, and the entire Ìsèse members worldwide, I congratulate our Muslim faithful on the occasion of the important feast of Eid-el-Kabir. May Allah grant you a joyous and peaceful celebration.’’
Oba Adifagbola Balogun, said that the Ogun Ìsèse traditionalists would continue to foster unity, peace and harmony among religious leaders, noting that no bias in making Nigeria greater by the religious believers in the country.
He also solicited the traditionalists support in the country to be united and become one entity as the Ìsèse would be celebrated in the August 20th of this year, saying that in unity that Ìsèse in the country could be achieved.
He said; “as we are preparing to celebrate our Ìsèse day worldwide in August 20th, I am urging all traditionalists in Ogun state to be united and become one, so as to achieve best.
“I am pleading with all Ìsèse traditionalists to come together to celebrate this year Ìsèse day, which will come on the 20th of August, at Ori-Omi, ground Akin-Olugbade, Abeokuta, Ogun state capital.”
Oba Adifagbola Balogun also congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the celebration of the second Eid-el-Kabir in office as Nigeria’s President.
He prayed that God continue to bless him, and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, with wisdom and strength to deliver on their promises to Nigerians and Ogun State.