By Our Correspondent
0sogbo: Tunde Badmus, the Asiwaju Musulumi of Southwest, Edo, and Delta, has urged President Bola Tinubu and governors in the region to intensify efforts to fulfil their electoral promises.
Badmus made the remarks while speaking with journalists after observing the two rakat prayers at the Osogbo Central Eid prayer ground on Friday.
He stressed the need for public officeholders to strive to deliver on their promises.
Badmus noted that the Eid-el-Kabir celebration revolved around redeeming pledges, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim to God. Striking to deliver promises attracted rewards from Almighty Allah.
The Muslim leader said that life would be better for the teeming populace when the government at all levels delivered on their electoral promises.
He urged political leaders to emulate Prophet Ibrahim and ensure they delivered on their promises, no matter the barriers around them.
“The message of the Eid we are celebrating today centers around fulfilling promises.
“If you make promises to God or anyone as an individual, you should ensure that such promises are fulfilled. If you fulfil your promises, the rewards will multiply into thousands,” he said.
Badmus noted that the removal of the fuel subsidy had multiplied the revenue available to all levels of government.
“Fuel subsidy removal has ensured that allocation to states and local governments increases tremendously. Thus, it should bring succor and relief to the people.
“To this end, the president, governors, and those appointed into public offices should try as much as possible to fulfil their promises,” he said.