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His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu
By Akpan David, Calabar
A large delegation of Muslim leaders and faithful in Cross River State have presented a praying mat to His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, the spiritual leader of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star.
The delegation was led by the leader of Fulani/Hausa Muslim Community in the state, Sariki Alhaji Garba Lawan.
They called on the spiritual leader at his headquarters in Calabar to express happiness for his regular supports to them as well as efforts towards unity, peace and progress amongst them and natives.
Presenting a gift of a praying mat with superscription of OOO and the photograph of Ka’aba to the spiritual leader, Lawan noted that there are striking similarities in the spiritual organisation and Islamic doctrines and tenets, like in the manner of greeting, not wearing of shoes into the worship centers hall, sisters’ complete covering of head and body. He also remarked that the symbol OOO is inscribed in important worship sites in Mecca and other holy places.
It is instructive to note that the symbol OOO, initials of the spiritual leader, is highly revered and inscribed in most BCS items and adherents’ houses.
The Sarki expressed deep appreciation to the spiritual leader for the enduring good relationship between his organization and the Hausa/Fulaji community, recalling how they have enjoyed supports from him for their mosque building projects.
Leader of Muslims in Cross River, Alhaji Garba Lawan
The Muslim leader said His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu is always available whenever they called on him.
“We have enjoyed lots of supports from you and you are always prompt whenever we solicit your interventions, not minding that we are Muslims.
“We appreciate your your efforts towards peace, love and unity amongst peoples and religions.”
Welcoming the Muslim leaders, the spiritual leader, Olumba Olumba Obu expressed happiness at their peaceful coexistence and practised of their religious tenets.
He said there all should love one another, forgive themselves of wrongdoings and see themselves as one.
“There is serious need for all to practise love for one another. We are all one. Nigerians, whether you are Christians or Muslims, from the north or south, west or east, we are all brethren, from one God, and should live in peace.
“We should stop fighting and creating division. We should support each other. We should live in peace and unity…”, he said.
