The prayer session which is the 11th in the series was led by the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Mohammed Bashir-Saliu, alongside other Islamic clerics in the state.
The people, who gathered in large numbers, called on both the federal and state governments to address current socio-economic hardship among Nigerians, especially residents of Kwara State, as done by the late statesman.
Speaking with journalists, the state chairman of the PDP, Babatunde Mohammed, said the late Saraki lived his life for the survival of the people.
He said, “For close to 40 years, he was making lots of people happy with his philanthropic activities. He was always happy helping people. Even when not politicking, whenever there’s a sort of hardship, he comes home to assist in all the 16 local government areas of the state, just as the son, our leader is doing today, taking after his father.
“With the present hardship in every part of the community in the state, the state government should find a way to make sure they do everything legally possible to ameliorate the hardship. The governor in the state should stop politicking now and find a way to ensure everyone in the state is taken care of, irrespective of party affiliation because the hardship is becoming unbearable.
“I also call on all elected leaders in the state, be it state Assembly, House of Representatives or the Senate to empower constituents in their respective communities to reduce the hardship being felt.
“Today, we are praying for our highly respected father, Dr Abubakar Olusola Saraki, because of what he did while alive. He impacted meaningfully in so many people. I’m an example. Baba brought me up and did everything humanly possible to make me become one of the recognized politicians in Kwara state and Nigeria. May God continue to give Baba eternal rest.
“Baba Saraki is somebody that should be emulated. He lived for the survival of Nigeria and Kwara as regards politics”.
