Pray for leaders to succeed, cleric charges Nigerians

Prayers

By Yinusa Ishola

Omu-Aran (Kwara) June 21, 2019 (NAN) A cleric, Sheikh Sodiq Afolayan, has urged Nigerians to continue to support the country’s leaders with prayers, to enable them to succeed in their assignment.

Afolayan, Chief Imam of Omu-Aran Central mosque in Kwara, said this during a sermon he delivered at the Friday Jumaat congregation prayer in Omu-Aran.

The cleric said that the nation was  in dire need of divine intervention through prayers in tackling the menace of insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, killings and armed robbery.

Afolayan said leaders were chosen by God and deserved genuine respect, support and prayers of the led to achieve the desired objective.

According to him, it is only through prayers of followers that leaders can receive divine guidance from God to lead successfully.

“Leaders are chosen, not by might, but with the permission of God almighty.

“He is the leader of leaders who chooses whoever he desires in His wisdom and capacity to lead.

“That is why leaders at every point in time deserve the prayers of the followers, so as not to derail from God’s commandments.

“As patriotic citizens and devoted Muslims, always pray for leaders to succeed and excel,” he said.

Afolayan also called on leaders to imbibe trustworthiness, honesty, diligence, integrity and fairness in the discharge of their responsibilities.

“This is the only way leaders can command the confidence and respect of their followers, God’s designed wisdom and strength needed to succeed,” he said.

The cleric urged the 2019 intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia to pray for the nation.

He charged the pilgrims to be good ambassadors of the country by avoiding acts capable of tarnishing their image and that of Nigeria.(NAN)

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Edited by Dorcas Jonah/Oluwole Sogunle