Abuja: A political support group, Asiwaju Project Beyond 2027, has called on leaders at all levels to uphold trust and accountability in the discharge of their responsibilities. Mr. Abdulhakeem Olugbode, who welcomed guests on behalf of the group at the 2026 Asiwaju Ramadan lecture and special prayer for the nation, stressed the need for collective nation-building.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Olugbode highlighted the theme of the lecture, ‘Ramadan and Responsible Leadership: Amanah (Trust)’, underscoring the importance of integrity and service in leadership. He noted that Ramadan teaches discipline, sacrifice, and accountability, emphasizing that leadership is a sacred trust bestowed by God and the people.
Olugbode remarked that ‘Leadership is a sacred responsibility, a trust from God and from the people. Ramadan is a season of reflection, discipline, sacrifice, compassion, and accountability; it teaches us that authority is not ownership, it is stewardship.’ He also praised President Tinubu for demonstrating courage through economic reforms aimed at stabilizing public finances and repositioning Nigeria’s economy for sustainable growth.
Delivering the keynote lecture, the Chief Imam of the National Mosque Abuja, Prof. Shehu Galadanci, represented by Muhammad Kabir Adam, emphasized that fasting instills discipline, sincerity, and accountability. He explained that Ramadan teaches obedience, sacrifice, and respect for leadership, urging public office holders to remain faithful to the trust placed on them by the people. The cleric prayed for divine guidance, wisdom, and success for President Tinubu and his cabinet in addressing the nation’s challenges.
In another lecture, Sheik Abdulmumin Ashiribo highlighted that Ramadan promotes ethical leadership through patience, sincerity, and self-discipline. According to him, the ultimate goal of fasting is to attain ‘Taqwa’ (God-consciousness), which enables leaders to make responsible and ethical decisions. Participants also offered prayers for lasting peace, unity, and prosperity in Nigeria and for the success of Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.