The Deputy National Chairman, (South) of the People’s Democratic Party, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja has congratulated the Chief Imam of Ibadan land who also doubled as Grand Patron of the League of Imams of Oyo State and Grand Patron of the League of Imams and Alfas Yorubaland, Edo & Delta states, Sheikh Abdulganiy Abubakar Agbotomokekere on the occasion of his 90th birthday anniversary today.
In a congratulatory statement personally issued by Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja but made available to journalists through his Personal Assistant, Bamitale Ibrahim, the PDP chieftain lauded the celebrant for his leadership role in ensuring religious harmony and peaceful co-existence between the Muslims and other religion adherents in Oyo State and beyond.
“Today, we celebrate not just the life of a highly revered spiritual leader but also a life dedicated to the growth of Islamic religion, religious harmony and community development which Baba is known for”.
While thanking Almighty Allah for sparing the life of the celebrant to celebrate 90 years on earth, Arapaja stressed that his penchant for truth, hard work, equity and justice set him apart as a distinguished religious leader.
Arapaja who eulogized the Chief Imam for his constant prayers and support for the present administration under the leadership of Engr. Seyi Makinde, enjoined other Islamic clerics in the state to take a cue from the exemplary lifestyle being lived by the Sheikh Agbotomokekere in order to make the world a better place for others to live.
He prayed to God to grant Baba Agbotomokekere continued sound health wisdom and long life to serve Allah and humanity.