Newly installed Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Aare Gani Adams, yesterday held a special Jumat prayer and thanksgiving service at the Festac Town Central Mosque, Lagos.
Adams, who arrived the mosque at about 1: 40 pm, with his wife, in a convoy, observed the special Jumat service with prominent Islamic Scholars and faithfuls in the state.
In his sermon, chief Imam of Festac central mosque, Sheik Sakariyah Adewale, said Islam is a religion of peace, adding that at the moment, Nigeria is in dire need of peace. Describing Adams as a symbol of peace, he urged him to continually preach and unity across the country.” You are a worthy son and blessing to Nigeria and the Yoruba race as a whole.
We prayed that Allah should continue to bless you with long life, so that you can fulfill all your dreams in life.
As Muslims, we are happy to celebrate your new status with you.”, he said.
Sheik Sakariyah noted also that Adams usually worship in the mosque.
Expressing his appreciation, Adams said he has been worshipping at the mosque for over seven years, particularly, during his birthday anniversaries.
He said the service is the first point of call on his thanksgiving programme, adding that he decided to observe the special Jumat service and thanksgiving mainly to express his appreciation to Allah for making the installation programme a success.”This is the first Friday since my installation as the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland. I am a highly liberal person when it comes to the issue of religion, and as a Yoruba man, I have to be liberal with the three prominent religions we practised in the country. Last Saturday, I played host to over 70 thousand guests in Oyo, and the event was hitch- free, without complains or casualties, so there is need to thank Allah for the success recorded at the event. Today, we are going to observe our thanksgiving service with the traditionalist, at the Ijo Orunmila Adulawo in Ebute metta,Lagos, and tomorrow, we shall also visit the Genesis Global Church, Alakuko, Lagos, to observe the thanksgiving service
Some of the prominent members that joined Adams at Festac central mosque special prayer include, Alhaji Abdul Fatai Arowolo, Alhaja Ilori and Alhaja Fowora.
Adams was installed as the 15th Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland last Saturday by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, at an historic event held at the Durbar stadium, Oyo.