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Some residents of Oyo State, on Monday, criticised the chairman, Oyo State Muslim Community, Alhaji Kunle Sanni, over his alleged endorsement of a particular governorship candidate, saying such endorsement was not a welcome development for the coexistence of residence and indigenes of the state.
They said it has become imperative to condemn Sanni’s action because it was part of their contributions to safeguard the unity, peace and development of the state.
Some of the residents who spoke with newsmen in Ibadan expressed disappointment at the action of the chairman of an umbrella body for Muslim Ummah in the state.
Adekunle Omojola, a resident of Bodija noted that although it is within Sanni’s right to endorse any candidate of his choice, but not at the detriment of peace and tranquility currently being enjoyed in the state.
Another resident, Kayode Ajala, maintained that Sanni shouldn’t have endorsed a candidate publicly, adding that whatever support he is giving to a candidate should have been done behind the scene.
“Our people, particularly politicians should separate religion from politics, it is dangerous to mix the two together if we want the progress of this state.
“Seyi Makinde may not be a saint, but when we compare him with other leading governorship candidates in the state, we think he is a little bit better than other contestants,” Ajala said.
A resident of Apete, Toyin Opatola urged people of the state to vote their conscience on Saturday, saying religion should not be used as a yardstick in electing the governor of the state.