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Ahead of Osun governorship election, a Muslim group Concerned Muslim Stakeholders and the League of Alfas in Osun State, on Sunday raised concerns over Governor Ademola Adeleke\u2019s re-election bid, citing a Christian-Christian administration.<\/p>\n
This is just as the group declared its support for the governorship ambition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji.<\/p>\n
Addressing journalists in Osogbo, the group\u2019s President, Sheikh Qozeem AbdulRahaman, accused the Adeleke administration of marginalising Muslims despite the governor\u2019s alleged efforts to identify with the faith during the 2022 election campaign.<\/p>\n
The group claimed that Adeleke presented himself as a Muslim while canvassing for votes, including adopting the name \u201cNurudeen,\u201d but alleged that his actions in office had failed to reflect the interests of the Muslim community.<\/p>\n
According to him, we must address a painful reality regarding the current administration. Our religion teaches us to be truthful and detests hypocrisy. The Prophet (SAW) described a Munafiq (hypocrite) as one who, when he speaks, he lies; and when he makes a promise, he breaks it. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe present Governor, while campaigning three years ago, sought the Muslim votes by presenting himself as one of us, even adding “Nurudeen” to his name. However, his actions have been a mockery of our faith. We ask the people of Osun: Have you ever seen a Muslim being the head of a Parish church? Have you ever seen a devout Muslim wearing a *Sutana*? <\/p>\n
\u201cThis level of religious manipulation is what we call hypocrisy Munafiki Adini. It is a case of “the voice of Jacob and the hands of Esau.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet it be clear: we do not say Christians cannot govern Osun. History proves that Muslims have overwhelmingly supported Christian candidates in the past for the sake of unity. A perfect example is the regime of Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola, a Christian who had a Christian Deputy, while all three Senators and almost nine House of Representatives candidates were Christians. Muslims supported them because there was no deceit.\u201d<\/p>\n
While endorsing the APC candidate, he said, \u201cAs we approach the August 15th, 2026 Gubernatorial Election, we have critically examined the leading candidates: Asiwaju Munirudeen Oyebamiji of the APC, Senator Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke (the incumbent), and Hon. Najeem Salam of the ADC.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter an extensive evaluation of their track records, their commitment to the socio-religious balance of the state, and their political reach, the Concerned Muslim Stakeholders and League of Alfas unanimously pitch our tent and declare our full support for Asiwaju Munirudeen Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC).<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile we acknowledge that Hon. Najeem Salam is a brother and a Muslim of repute, it is clear that in terms of political party structure and the capacity to reach every nook and cranny of the state to secure victory, Asiwaju Oyebamiji is the most viable Muslim candidate. We have nothing against Hon. Najeem Salam, but we must be strategic in our pursuit of fair representation.\u201d
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