Hundreds of Muslims in Osun State, under the aegies of Muslim Awareness International (MAI), Ile-Ife branch, have staged a peaceful protest to call for the liberation of Palestinians.
The rally was organised to raise awareness about the ongoing war in Palestine and the plight of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation.
Participants carried banners and placards demanding justice and freedom for Palestinians while chanting slogans that echoed the need for international attention and intervention.
In his address at the rally, AbdulMuiz Awolumate, the Chairman of MAI Ile-Ife, condemned the continuous killing of innocent civilians, including children, doctors and women, by Israeli forces.
Awolumate described the ongoing situation as a genocide and emphasised that both Muslims and Christians in Palestine have been victims of the violence.
He said, “We are here today to stand with our Palestinian brothers and sisters who have been subjected to unimaginable suffering and injustice. The world cannot continue to turn a blind eye to the atrocities being committed against innocent people in Palestine. This is not just a Muslim cause; it is a call for humanity to rise against oppression.”
Before the rally, Dr Mohammed Basher Nasir, the Executive Director of Optimal Management Consultancy, Qatar, in a lecture titled “Palestine: A Cry For Freedom, A Call For Justice” highlighted the historical context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and emphasised the urgent need for a peaceful resolution that guarantees the rights and dignity of Palestinians.
He further urged the international community to take a stronger stance against the injustices perpetrated in the Middle East.
