The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdurosheed Akanbi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to lead Nigeria back to God to address the country’s challenges. Speaking at a reception organized by the Iwo Muslim Community in honor of the monarch at his palace, Oba Akanbi highlighted that Nigeria’s problems are man-made and can be resolved through spiritual leadership.
Spiritual Call to Action
Oba Akanbi emphasized the need for President Tinubu to affirm God’s supremacy over everything. He believes that the mixing of culture and religion has placed a curse on Nigeria. “There is a curse on Nigeria, and this is more spiritual. People are mixing our beautiful culture and tradition with religion,” he said. He urged Tinubu to lead the nation back to God, suggesting that this spiritual return would bring prosperity.
The monarch expressed confidence in Tinubu’s intentions, urging him to rely on God for guidance. “He has come to serve the people, but it is only God that will make it easy for him. Tinubu must hold onto God,” he added. Oba Akanbi also mentioned that no youth group would protest if the President believes in God, affirming that good intentions grounded in faith would prevent unrest.
Encouragement for Religious Freedom
In his address, Professor Musliu Yahaya, Secretary of the Muslim Ummah in Southwest Nigeria, also stressed the importance of religious freedom and the need for every Nigerian to practice their faith without fear. He urged Nigerians to return to God, emphasizing that only divine intervention could fully resolve Nigeria’s multifaceted crises.
Yahaya encouraged the nation to embrace their faith as a means to overcome the challenges facing the country. He noted that a collective return to religious values and practices could unify the nation and provide a moral foundation for addressing socio-economic issues.
The call for spiritual leadership and unity comes at a time when Nigeria is grappling with significant economic and social challenges. Rising costs of living, inflation, and unemployment have created widespread hardship across the country. In response, President Tinubu has been urged to look beyond conventional political and economic solutions and to seek spiritual guidance.
Oba Akanbi’s remarks highlight a growing sentiment among some Nigerian leaders and citizens that the country’s issues are not just political or economic but also spiritual. This perspective suggests that a moral and spiritual revival, led by the nation’s leaders, could pave the way for meaningful and lasting solutions.
Source: Vanguard
