The Chief Imam of Akureland, Alhaji Abdulhakeem Yayi-Akorede has blamed political class for causing unnecessary and senseless religious killings and lack of trust among Muslims and Christians in the country.This is just as the Islamic scholar called on President Muhammadu Buhari to take drastic measures in addressing killings by suspected herdsmen which he said had been politically hijacked by some unpatriotic prominent people.
Alhaji Yayi Akorede stated this after leading thousands of Muslim faithful in a two rakat eid prayer held on Oda Road, Akure to mark the Eid-el-Fitri celebration.
The Chief Imam who noted that Muslims/Christians, as well as herdsmen and farmers, had been cohabiting peacefully for many years in all parts of the country, wondered why politicians were allegedly sponsoring disaffections among them in recent time through unguided campaigns and hate speeches.
Alhaji Yayi Akorede prayed for God’s wisdom and guidance for President Buhari and Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to govern the country and Ondo state in the right ways for the benefit of the masses.
Also at another Eid prayer held at Akure High School, the Chief Imam of Ansarudeen, Alhaji Mukail Modupeola urged Nigerians to imbibe the attitude of praying for their leaders rather than cursing them for a better society.