LEMU holds workshop on good governance

THE President, Lekki Muslim Ummah (LEMU), Dr Kamorudeen Omotosho has advised politicians, especially Muslim political leaders at all levels, to emulate the exemplary political style of Prophet Muhammad, who was adjudged by Western scholars as world’s most successful political leader, for meaningful development, peace and unity of Nigeria.

Dr Omotosho gave the charge in Lagos at a quarterly da’wah workshop organised by LEMU.

“Our leader, Prophet Muhammad, was a great politician whose exemplary political sagacity has even been adjudged by Western scholars, including the famous Michael Hart who authored ‘The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History.’

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“In his book, Hart adjudged Prophet Muhammad as the ‘only man in history who was supremely successful’ on both the religious and secular levels. ‘Of humble origins,’ Hart continued, ‘Muhammad founded and promulgated one of the world’s great religions, and became an immensely effective political leader.’”

On the choice of the theme, Omotosho said: “This time around, we are veering into the murky waters of Nigerian politics, apparently because of the unfolding political drama in the country and the forthcoming 2019 general election. We have chosen the theme “Muslims and Nigerian Politics” for today’s workshop.

“Islam is a total way of life which covers all spheres of human endeavour. Islam has prescriptions for everything, including politics and good governance. Religion and politics are inseparable in Islam.”

While LEMU Chief Imam, Shaykh Ridwan Jamiu, delivered a lecture on ‘Prophet Muhammad as an Astute Politician,’ the chairman of the Muslim Community of Oyo State (MUSCOYS), Alhaji Kunle Sanni, spoke on ‘Muslims and the Emerging Political Trend in Nigeria.’