From Tom Garba, Yola
Governor Mohammed Bindow of Adamawa at the weekend cautioned Muslims against insulting leaders.
Rather, he urged them to pray for Nigerian leaders.
Bindow gave the advice in Gombe at the 7th National Zikir and Special Prayer for the sustainability of peace in Nigeria. The ‘Zikir ‘ group is one of the sects that promotes worships by way of praises (songs).
The governor noted that fighting leaders in power was an indirect opposition of God’s will.
His words: “I wish to caution our fellow Muslims to desist from fighting those people in power. It is better to pray for leaders and not to disparage them for God gives power to whom he feels at the time of his choice.
“I want to use this opportunity to tell whoever that is opposing me to be careful because whoever that fights me, God will crush the person, ‘ He said.
Bindow appealed to the Muslim community to pray for speedy recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari.
He also sought prayers for the entire Nigeria as well as both Gone and Adamawa.
The governor also encouraged the community to propagate peace and love among their members, advising them to support their members during elections.
He assured them of continued support for the growth of the gospel in Nigeria.
Bauchi Governor, Hassan Dankwambo commended Bindow for supporting the Tijjaniya sect to grow in Nigeria.
Dankwambo was represented by Alhaji Umar Ahmed, Commissioner for Information in the state.
Alhaji Bilyaminu Adamu, National Secretary, National Zikir Association urged the governor, who they had chosen as the leader of the sect among Nigeria governors to support its national secretariat with means of transportation.
Adamu also commended the governor for his immense support to the sect.
Also, the Hilaqu-Zikir Association of Nigerian presented an award as ‘ Ivan Zakirai ‘ to Bindow in the recognition of his contribution towards the progress of Zikir.
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