Recently, in an effort to denounce the continued Israeli operations in Gaza and the violation of Palestinian human rights, Muslim Awareness International (MAI) has organized the annual Aqsa Day in Lagos, Nigeria, as reported by DAILY TRUST. The National Stadium in Surulere hosted the rally, which sought to mobilize Nigerian support while bringing attention to the plight of Palestinians.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Prominent figures spoke at the event, including Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation; Professor Lakin Akintola, a human rights activist and director of Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC); and Sheikh Dhikrullahi Shafi’i, a respected Islamic scholar.
They all criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza, which have reportedly claimed the lives of over 40,000 Palestinians, including women and children.
The event’s theme, “Free Palestinians: From the River to the Sea,” reflected the speakers’ demand for an end to Israeli aggression and support for Palestinian freedom.
Fani-Kayode, in a pre-recorded message, called on both Muslims and Christians in Nigeria to stand against what he described as a genocide.
He expressed his shock at the level of destruction in Gaza, where homes, mosques, and churches have been bombed, and innocent civilians have been killed.
“Men, women and children have been killed, butchered and murdered. Christians have been targeted. Muslims have been targeted. Mosques have been blown up. Churches have been blown up. It’s unbelievable. They have decimated the place, attempting to wipe everybody out,” he said.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
