By Shina Abubakar
OSOGBO — A coalition of Muslim leaders under the aegis of the Concerned Muslim Stakeholders and League of Alfas in Osun State has questioned Governor Ademola Adeleke’s assertion that his administration has done more for Muslims than previous governments.
The group also declared its support for the governorship ambition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
Speaking at a press conference in Osogbo on Thursday titled “State of the Nation: A Call to the Conscience of Muslims in Osun State,” the group’s President, Sheikh Qozeem AbdulRahaman, said the election presents an opportunity for voters to assess candidates on issues of governance, fairness and leadership.
He said the group disagreed with the Adeleke administration’s assessment of its record on issues affecting the Muslim community.
According to him, the coalition believes some projects cited by the government, including the Government House Mosque and the Osun Hajj Camp, do not reflect the level of completion described by the administration.
AbdulRahaman urged members of the public to verify the status of the projects independently.
The group’s Secretary, Abdulganiy Sahid, also said some members of the Muslim community had raised concerns about representation in political appointments and leadership positions within the state government.
He described those concerns as perceptions expressed by members of the community and called for equitable representation in public offices.
The coalition, however, stressed that its position was not intended to promote religious division.
According to AbdulRahaman, the group supports peaceful coexistence among adherents of different faiths and seeks equal opportunities for all residents of the state.
Endorsing Oyebamiji, the coalition urged voters to evaluate him based on what it described as his character, competence, experience and leadership qualities rather than on religious affiliation alone.
It also called on Muslims across Osun State to participate peacefully in the governorship election and exercise their democratic rights in accordance with their conscience.
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