— Ask Tinubu to fulfil promises to Nigerians

— 2000 participants expected at its 49th convention

By Dayo Johnson, Akure

The Youth wing of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya Nigeria, has said that unfulfilled promises by Nigerian past leaders were the bane of her not making the expected political developments.

Its National President, Roqib Akintunde Akinyemi said this while briefing newsmen in Akure, the state capital ahead of the 49th Majlis Khuddam (Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Organization) Annual National Convention (Ijtema), holding in Owo between June 7 and 10, this year.

Over 2000 participants across 16 states in the country are expected at the convention with the theme” Upholding the Institution of Khilafah through Activation of Nizam-e-Jama’at.

Akinyemi said, “what has made Nigeria to lack behind is the lack of fulfilling promises by leaders who have governed this country.

” The simple way for the developing nations to get there is for the leaders whom they voted for to leave by their promises and they should ensure that all what they are doing are done with the sincerity of purpose.”

” President Bola Tinubu should leave by the promises he has made to Nigerians and by so doing, Nigeria will move forward.

“Every stakeholder must be given what is due to them. So we as citizens of Nigeria are going to obey the authority. At the same time, our president must also fulfil his promises because it is because of these promises that Nigerians voted for him.

” There must be justice at the point in time, and when there is justice there will be peace. If we want peace to reign in our society, there must be justice.

“The President must be committed to the development of this nation, he should engage youths of nowadays to move the country forward through their wisdom and knowledge.

Speaking on the convention, Akinyemi said; “the convention aims to deepen the participants’ understanding of these principles and inspire them to play an active role in their implementation within the Muslim community.

“A good understanding of this theme is critical to peace and harmony in our community and to our individual moral and spiritual success.

” The primary purpose of creation is to serve our Creator as the Holy Qur’an 51 vs 57 states; “And I have not created the Jinn and the men, but they may worship Me”. It is also our responsibility to serve humanity and give back to our community.”

Part of the activities lined up for the convention includes free medical outreach and a public lecture.

Another critical area of the event is the Awards of excellence to deserving States and Districts of the Majlis based on their performances.