Friends and political associates of the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly and gubernatorial flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, on Sunday converged at the historic Ilorin Central Mosque in Idi-Ape for a special prayer session to commemorate the lawmaker’s 41st birthday anniversary.
The prayer session, led by Imam Maraba of Ilorin Emirate, Imam Aliyu Olayinka Gbamuragaji, drew a large turnout of dignitaries. Members of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Local Government Executive Chairmen, party stalwarts, and supporters of Rt. Hon. Danladi-Salihu all gathered to seek divine blessings for the Speaker on his new age.
The venue itself holds deep significance in the rich history of the Ilorin Emirate. The old Ilorin Central Mosque is the same ground that once hosted the legendary Sheikh Alimi and other revered men and women whose lives left indelible marks on the sands of time. According to Imam Maraba, prayers offered at the old Ilorin Central Mosque carry added weight — it is akin to standing where the righteous once stood, in the company of those who understood and believed that leadership without God is a dangerous path.
Extolling the personal virtues of patience, loyalty, and compassionate leadership that Speaker Danladi embodies, Imam Maraba noted that the celebrant’s strong faith in Allah has been a powerful force behind his consistent triumphs. He added that returning to Allah on the occasion of his birthday anniversary, at such a symbolic place of worship in the heart of Ilorin, further demonstrates the deep connection Speaker Danladi and his supporters have established with their Creator.
While praying for the success of the 10th Assembly Speaker’s gubernatorial ambition in 2027, Imam Maraba also offered special prayers for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration, for peace, unity, and a more prosperous Kwara State.