Hijrah 1448AH: PDP Guber Candidate, Gbolarumi, Seeks Divine Intervention, Pushes for Urgent Action on Abductees

As Muslims across the country observe the commencement of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1448AH, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarumi, has called for a national spiritual awakening, declaring that the sacred season must serve as a catalyst for both divine intervention and decisive action against the nation’s security challenges.

​In a press statement issued to mark the Hijrah celebrations, Gbolarumi urged Nigerians to use the new lunar year as a time of deep reflection, sacrifice, and renewed faith. He emphasized that the essence of the season—which commemorates the Prophet’s migration from adversity to a sanctuary of peace—should inspire a collective commitment to safeguarding the sanctity of life and fostering the prosperity of the nation.

​Reflecting on the gravity of the current security situation, Gbolarumi expressed deep anguish over the ongoing ordeal of pupils and teachers abducted from the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. He characterized the incident not merely as a local breach, but as a national tragedy that stands in stark opposition to the peace and security that the Hijrah season symbolizes.

​”The essence of this sacred season is to move away from hardship and insecurity toward a sanctuary of stability,” Gbolarumi stated. “We cannot sincerely usher in a new year of progress while our children and educators remain in the clutches of kidnappers. Their immediate and safe release is a non-negotiable priority that demands our full attention and divine intervention.”

​For Gbolarumi, true spiritual observance must translate into tangible action for the common good. He insisted that the period of Hijrah is an opportune moment for citizens to unite across political and religious divides to demand a safer Nigeria. He called on security agencies to adopt a more aggressive, coordinated, and intelligence-driven approach, asserting that the rescue operations in Oriire must be treated with the highest level of urgency.

​The PDP flagbearer maintained that economic prosperity and national growth are unattainable without a foundation of absolute security. He challenged leaders and stakeholders to prioritize the safety of lives, stating that the nation’s survival depends on a non-partisan, collective resolve to eradicate kidnapping and banditry.

​”As we offer prayers for divine wisdom for our leaders and lasting peace for our nation this 1448AH, we must also match our spiritual commitment with a steadfast, unwavering resolve to secure our future and bring our people home,” Gbolarumi added.

​As families across the nation settle into the 1448AH calendar, Gbolarumi’s message remains one of sober reflection, urging Nigerians to complement their prayers for divine guidance with a renewed, unified stance against the forces threatening the nation’s peace and collective future.