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Hangha, Tongo Mosques in Sierra Leone Get Facelift Courtesy of Pa Salami Family
By Cyril Ogar
The Pa Salami family has renovated and given a facelift to mosques in Hangha and Tongo communities in Sierra Leone’s Eastern Province in honour of their late patriarch, Pa Salami Aremu Jimoh.
The gesture formed part of activities marking a three-day Qur’anic recitation organised by the family to honour the memory of the late businessman and community leader.
The upgraded mosques provided a fitting setting for Islamic scholars, community leaders, friends, associates and residents to gather in prayer and remember a man whose life and contributions left a lasting impression on the communities.
Pa Salami, who was born in 1934 in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, moved to Sierra Leone in search of better opportunities and eventually made the country his second home.
He established himself in the artisanal diamond trade, where he earned the respect of miners, traders and business associates through his diligence, honesty and integrity.
Beyond his business activities, however, Pa Salami was widely remembered for his generosity and commitment to the welfare of people around him.
In Hangha and neighbouring Tongo, he was regarded as a father figure, adviser and mentor who supported individuals and families in need.
He was also known for encouraging young people to engage in legitimate businesses and offering guidance to those seeking to improve their livelihoods.
The family’s investment in the mosques reflects the values of faith, generosity and community service associated with the late Pa Salami.
During the three-day programme, Islamic scholars recited verses from the Holy Qur’an and offered prayers for the repose of his soul.
Prayers were also offered for Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, illuminate and expand his grave and grant him Al-Jannatul Firdaus.
Food was distributed among participants, further reflecting the spirit of generosity for which Pa Salami was known during his lifetime.
The family said the activities were also intended to preserve his legacy and pass on to future generations the values he represented, including honesty, humility, compassion, generosity and service to humanity.
Although Pa Salami remained proud of his Nigerian and Yoruba heritage, his years in Sierra Leone enabled him to establish deep relationships within the communities where he lived and worked.
More than a decade after his death, residents of Hangha and Tongo continue to remember him for his kindness, support and contributions to community life.
The renovated mosques and Qur’anic recitation therefore served as both a religious tribute and a lasting reminder of Pa Salami’s enduring connection with the communities he considered home.
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Sunday Dare Group Leads Ogbomoso Mobilisation Drive as Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Campaign Gathers Momentum
By Joel Ajayi
Ogbomoso, a major political centre in Oyo State, witnessed a fresh wave of political mobilisation as the Sunday Dare Group (SDG) took its campaign message to the grassroots, rallying residents and All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The rally, held on Thursday at the Ọba Ghandi Civic Centre, Ogbomoso, brought together party leaders, political stakeholders, candidates, members and supporters from Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South, Oriire, Surulere and Ogo-Oluwa local government areas.
Organised by the Sunday Dare Group, the gathering was part of its grassroots mobilisation efforts in support of the Tinubu L’ẹ̀kan Si campaign, while also promoting the 2027 political aspirations of Alli and Soji.
At the centre of the mobilisation was the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Chief Sunday Dare, who used the occasion to engage the people on the policies, programmes and achievements of the Tinubu administration.
Dare, the convener of the grassroots campaign mobilisation initiative, highlighted the Renewed Hope Agenda, drawing attention to government interventions in education, healthcare, economic empowerment, social investment, agriculture, security and infrastructure development.
He also referenced ongoing efforts in road construction and housing, stressing the importance of communicating the administration’s programmes and their impact on communities across Ogbomoso, Oyo State and the country.
The presidential aide urged residents and APC supporters to sustain their engagement with the administration and support Tinubu’s re-election bid for a second term spanning 2027 to 2031.
Beyond the political messages and campaign speeches, the rally featured humanitarian and empowerment interventions, giving the gathering a community-focused dimension.
One of the major highlights was the distribution of palliatives to 1,000 Ogbomoso indigenes, alongside empowerment initiatives designed to support beneficiaries and party faithful.
The intervention provided an opportunity for the organisers to combine political engagement with direct assistance to residents, particularly at a time when economic concerns and the need for grassroots support remain important issues for many households.
For the organisers, the gathering was also an avenue to strengthen political connections, deepen community participation and bring the message of the Renewed Hope Agenda closer to the people.
The presence of APC leaders, stalwarts, candidates and supporters from the five participating local government areas reflected the broad political reach of the mobilisation exercise.
From Ogbomoso North and South to Oriire, Surulere and Ogo-Oluwa, party faithful gathered under one platform to demonstrate their involvement in the emerging political conversations ahead of 2027.
As political activities gradually gather momentum towards the next general elections, the Ogbomoso rally represents another effort by political stakeholders to engage voters at the grassroots, communicate their political agenda and build support ahead of the electoral contest.
With Dare leading the mobilisation, the SDG is seeking to make Ogbomoso an important platform for its campaign activities in support of Tinubu’s second-term ambition.
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