Segun Akanni, Toronto, Canada 
Renowned Islamic scholar and preacher , Sheik Muyideen Ajano Bello has given insignt into why he has continued to be associated with the Oodua People’ s Congress and why he would continue to do so
The famous Islamic scholar also blamed the recession in the country on the rulling elites in the country and added that it (recession) affects only the masses in Nigeria .
Sheik Bello , while speaking during the 2017 edition of the Radamdan Lecture , organized by the OPC also admoshed the ledership and members of the group not to jettison the aims and objectives of the creation of OPC
The muslim cleric said that apart from the fact that he had carefully examined the character and conduct of the national coordinator of the OPC , Otunba Gani Adams , his continued association with the group is in adherence to the directive by the Almighty Allah .
The muslim cleric said “ there is nothing like recession . Recession was created by those who are leading us in this country and it does not affect them . It only affect the poor and the masses “
On why he has been associating with Adams , the muslim cleric said “ I have watched Gani Adams from far and from close distance and I have found out that he has not been doing what the Lord forbids “ .
Sheik Bello also said that “ he swore before me that he does not belong to any secret cult .I have been to his house and I can say that I am satisfied with , what I have seen .”
“ People usually say that he is fond of making appeasement to the gods and I disagreed with them . If you continue to say that he is fond of making appeasement to the deities , then that is why you are scared of him .” the cleric said .
He also explained that “Some of you question why I attend OPC even , the Almighty Allah direct us to preach islam to everybody including the unbelievers . Preaching should not be for only muslims ,”
Sheik Bello also called on the OPC leaders and members not to “ forget the aims and objectives of the formation of the group , adding that the group has continued to remain in existence, because it was formed to fight for people’ s freedom “
“ The Lord has a purpose for bringing you together and you should not go out of whatever the Lord wants you to do . He has continued to sustain OPC over the years because he knew about the its formation .” Sheik Bello said
He also warned OPC members to believe in God as the supreme being and the only person , who gives an unending power , while also calling on the members of the group to remain committed and united .
He said “ Only God can give you power . There is no other power anywhere except the power from God . It is only the power from God that lasts forever . All of you should be loyal to your leader . You should be committed to the organization .
