We Have Done A Bit More for Our People This Ramadan ~ Dr Adewale Kolapo Kareem (AKK), a gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State in 2027.
As Ramadan 1446H wraps its gentle arms around us, I find myself reflecting on the beauty of this season— a time when the soul gets a little spring cleaning, and the heart, well, it gets a chance to show off its best moves. Having already sent my warmest greetings to the good people of Oyo State at the start of this blessed month, I thought it only fair to share a little update on how we’ve been dancing through these sacred days together. This isn’t just a season of fasting; it’s a season of feasting on kindness, unity, and the joy of lifting each other up – and I’ve been thrilled and immensely grateful to play a small part in that journey.
Let’s imagine it together, across various corners of Oyo State, the aroma of steaming Iftar meals has been wafting through the air, it has indeed been bringing smiles to faces that deserve every bit of that warmth. I couldn’t resist rolling up my sleeves – figuratively, of course, because who has time to iron during Ramadan? – to ensure that thousands of our brothers and sisters had something delicious to break their fast with. From hearty plates of jollof rice to the kind of soups that make you whisper “Alhamdulillah” a little louder, my team of volunteers and I, have made sure that no one’s stomach was left out of the celebration. It’s not just food for the body; it’s a little love letter to the spirit, delivered one spoonful at a time.
But why stop at Iftar? We decided to sprinkle a bit more cheer by handing out raw food supplies – Semovita, salt, rice, beans, groundnut oil, and all the good stuff that turns a kitchen into a home. And because Ramadan isn’t shy about teaching us generosity, we’ve slipped some cash into the hands of those who needed it most, letting them decide what their hearts desired. Thousands of families felt that touch of relief, and I’ll confess, there’s nothing quite like the glow of knowing you’ve helped someone breathe a little easier. It’s the kind of glow that even the brightest crescent moon would envy, a quiet nod to the strength of a community that thrives when we share.
Then comes the jewel of the month, the most anticipated Lailatul-Qadr – through the Office of the 1st Fahkar Soliheen of Oyo State in Conjunction with Wabillahi Taofeeq Islamic Mission Worldwide, on Friday 28th March, 2025 from 11pm till dawn at Wabillahi Taofeeq Worldwide Central Masjid, Ibadan, Nigeria, we’re rolling out the welcome mat for everyone to join us in prayer for Lailatul-Qadr prayers, and because a night this sacred deserves a full heart, for supplications for our dear Oyo state and ourselves, and with a full stomach, there’ll be free sahuur for all who attend. It’ll be a gathering under the stars, fueled by warm meals and warmer company, as we seek Allah’s blessings that ripple far beyond the dawn. It’s a small way to honour a night that’s bigger than us all, and I can’t wait to see our people across Oyo State light up with that collective spirit.
Dear brothers and sisters, Ramadan 1446H has been a gentle teacher that reminds us that the truest fast is one that feeds others, too. Judging from the Iftar tables to the raw food bundles, from the cash in hand to the sahuur under the night sky, these days have painted a picture of what happens when we lean into each other. Eid is approaching, and I’m left with a heart full of gratitude for a people who make every effort worthwhile – a people whose faith and resilience could outshine the deepest fears we may all carry. I wish everyone the spirit to carry all our acts of worship forward, step by step, like the soft echo of footsteps when we head to taraweeh and to guiding us toward something beautiful, now and after Ramadan.
Oyo 2027
AKK 2027
Governor 2027
AKK! Aseyori ni tiwa.
AKK!! Ajose Ajoje
AKK!!! A Task that must be done.
Sunday, March 23, 2025.