Dear Lagosians, For the past few days, I have monitored the developments related to the public protest against the increase in the pump price of petrol. During that period, I have at the invitation of my colleagues in the Governor’s Forum responded to an invitation from the Presidency. My role since last Monday till date has been to find a ground of compromise that stabilizes the polity, protects our democracy and prevent any loss of lives. Inspite of these efforts, we were not wholly successful in preventing the loss of the life of a young Nigerian, Ademola Aderinto who was…

His Eminence, Sir The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs   Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatllahi Wa Barakatuhu.   May Allah (SWT) continue to guide, protect and grant you more wisdom to do your best for Nigeria and the Muslim Ummah. Amen. While also wishing you good health as this message reaches you, I implore you to receive the words with the highest spirit of patriotism, broadmindedness and love for Nigeria and Muslim minorities of the Southeast.    Surely, you are the leader of the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria. And Allah (SWT) commands Muslims to obey…