Ramadan: Fayose Distributes 14, 000 Bags Of Branded Rice To Muslims In Ekiti

AYO-FAYOSEThe governor-elect of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayo Fayose, has distributed no fewer than 14,500 branded 5kg bags of rice to Muslims across the state.

Fayose, who distributed some of the rice at Ado Ekiti Central Mosque and Ansarudeen Central Mosque, said the gesture was in the spirit of Ramadan.

The Deputy governor-elect, Dr. Olusola Eleka, who spoke on behalf of Fayose, said the bags of rice would be distributed simultaneously across the 16 local government areas in the state.

Elega said, “You know the Governor-elect is a man of the people and he so much has the love of the people at heart.

“He is doing this to demonstrate his love for the people and to identify with them especially during this season of Ramadan”.

Elega, who appreciated the people for their massive vote for Mr. Fayose, assured that the incoming government would deliver on the promises made during the campaign.

The deputy-governor elect urged Muslims in the state to use the opportunity of the holy month of Ramadan to pray for the country and Ekiti state.

According to him, the peace being enjoyed in the state is as a result of the prayers of adherents of both religions.

“The governor-elect appreciates your prayers for him, this state and the country at large and I urge you not to relent especially now that a new government is on the way”, he said.

Elega also pleaded for harmonious relationship among all religious groups saying without peace, no useful development could take place.

President, Ekiti State League of Imams and Alfas, Alhaji Jamiu Kewulere, who received the commodities, thanked Mr. Fayose for the gesture.

He assured that Muslims in the state would not relent in their prayers for the state.

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