Lagos Imam reaffirms confidence in Tinubu, says “You’ve not disappointed us
You have not disappointed us, Lagos Imam tells Tinubu at Jumat prayer
The Chief Imam of Lagos Central Mosque, Ridwhan Jamiu has assured President Bola Tinubu of the prayer and support of Muslim ummahs as he continues to govern the nation, as he added that the president has not disappointed them. JustNews reports.
Ridwhan Jamiu said this during the Jumat prayer at Lekki, Lagos, Central Mosque on Friday where President Tinubu was present.
The Imam assured the President of the steadfast prayers and support of the Muslim Ummah as he governs the nation.
Part of the statement as released by the special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga reads “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.
Continuing, he says “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.
Also, in his sermon, the Chief Imam of Lagos Central Mosque, Ridhwan Jamiu, urged people to be grateful to Allah during times of fortune and patient during adversity.
He reminded the faithful that unwavering hope and faith are essential to believers, even in challenging circumstances.
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.
