Worried by the spread of the coronavirus disease, the Spiritual Head and Founder of Shafsudeen in Islam worldwide, Alhaji, Engr. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke (jp) has challenged clerics from both the Islam and Christians sects to find lasting solutions to the pandemic through prayers.
The former Dean at the Polytechnic, Ilaro knocked the clerics for priotizing prosperity sermon over salvation and healings.
Prof. Olagoke in a press release which he personally signed and made available to journalists hinted that clerics should be blamed and urged them to henceforth stop preaching prosperity but to concentrate on healings and salvation.
He called on Nigerians to continue to pray for the nation and obey government’s directives as a possible way of eradicating the virus which is presently trending among the countries of the world.
“Solutions should come from the clerics and if it is not coming from them it is a big shame and they must from this time rise to the occasion and pray to God for the total eradication of the pandemic.”
The cleric, who stated that this time called for a sober reflection to move closer to God, adding that the COVID-19 as it happens all over the world is an indication that God is not at peace with us and urged our leaders to use the occasion to make a positive change in the way they rule the country.
The cleric, however, advised governments at all levels to improve on the health facilities and ensure that professionals are put in strategic places to institute quality health facilities that will cater for the needs of the masses.
While speaking on the palliative measures put in place by the government, Prof. Olagoke stated that those in charge should not see it as a means of enriching themselves and ensure that the palliatives get to the downtrodden masses who are the direct targets of the government.
He also used the opportunity to congratulate the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde for being healed of coronavirus.
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