A Chieftain of All Progressives, APC, Comrade Oseni, Rafiu Okanlawon, popularly known as Elele has congratulated Muslims in the state and in Nigeria on the commencement of the Ramadan fasting period.

 The APC Chieftain in a statement personally signed by her described Ramadan as “the glory of all months in the Islamic calendar”, adding that Ramadan fast is one of the five pillars of Islam that Muslims must strictly adhere to in line with the injunction of the Almighty Allah.

He added that Ramadan offers an opportunity to draw closer to Allah and deepen relationship with him.

Elele therefore urged Muslims to use the period to pray for peace to reign in all the troubled spots in the country and in nations of the world.

He  prayed that the holy month will usher in abundant grace and blessings for the faithful.

“We all must be grateful to Allah for being alive to witness another Ramadan season. I urge my Muslim brothers and sisters to use the opportunity of the Ramadan period to pray and seek the face of Allah for peace, progress and prosperity of our dear country. " she concluded