“You have not disappointed us”, Lagos Imam tells President Tinubu

An Imam at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos has stated that President Bola Tinubu has not disappointed yet.

This was contained in a State House press release, by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Mr. Bayo Onanuga.

President Bola Tinubu had earlier joined the Muslim faithful at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos to observe the Jumat prayer, on Friday afternoon.

The President made his first public appearance since last Friday, when he attended prayers at the Alausa Central Mosque.

In his speech, Ridhwan Jamiu, the Chief Imam of Lekki Central Mosque, advised people to be patient in the face of hardship and thankful to Allah in good times.

He reminded the faithful that even in trying times, believers must maintain their faith and hope.

Imam Jamiu prayed for the President’s success in guiding Nigeria toward peace, security, and prosperity while acknowledging his presence.

As he leads the country, the Imam promised the President the unwavering prayers and support of the Muslim Ummah.

The statement reads in part: “We are proud of you.

“I remember that we encouraged people to vote for you during the campaigns.

“We thank God that you have not disappointed us.

“We know you are capable.

“We know you have the sagacity.

“We know you are competent.

“We believe and pray that you are not going to disappoint us.

“May Allah continue to be with you.

“Allah has entrusted Nigeria to you and will ask you for this trust.

“Remember accountability and responsibility to the people.

“Responsibility is to the people, and accountability is to Allah when you return to Him.

“Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, ‘The most beloved of all people to Allah is the righteous and just leader.

“We have seen righteousness in you and fairness and justice in you.

“Please keep it up and sustain it.

“You bear one of the names of Prophet Muhammad, Ahmed, someone who does what is praiseworthy.

“This name has been reflected in your past actions, and we hope it will reflect in your actions now,'” Imam Jamiu said.

The statement further read: “The President, spending the festive season in Lagos State, arrived in Nigeria’s commercial capital on December 18 after presenting the 2025 budget to the joint session of the National Assembly.

“In honour of victims of the unfortunate stampedes in Oyo, Anambra States, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which claimed lives, President Tinubu cancelled his public engagements, including a boat regatta, in Lagos last Saturday.

“On December 23, the President hosted the maiden Presidential Media Chat at his Oyinkan Abayomi Drive Residence in Ikoyi.

“As part of the Christmas and holiday festivities, he also received private visitors daily,” it added.

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