An advocacy group, Aqsah Nigeria, on Saturday rallied support for Palestine in Abeokuta, Ogun State, demanding justice over what it described as genocide by the Israeli government.
The event, held under the Sapon bridge to mark the annual Aqsah Day, drew a large gathering of Muslim faithfuls, activists, and sympathisers who chanted solidarity songs such as “Free Palestine… from the river to the sea, Palestine shall be free.”
Speeches, prayers, and lectures dominated the programme, all highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and other occupied territories.
Delivering his keynote address, the Chairman of the occasion and Chief Executive Officer of HOB Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Dr. Lukman Adefuye, condemned Israel’s persistent attacks on civilians, hospitals, and schools.
“Israel is destroying hospitals, schools, and even disturbing the dead. This is an act against humanity, and that is why people from all walks of life — including the Pope, activists, Christians, and human rights defenders — are condemning it,” Adefuye said.
He noted that solidarity for Palestine has grown beyond religious lines, pointing out that Nigerian political figures such as Femi Fani-Kayode and Reno Omokri have openly backed the cause.
“What goes around comes around. The purpose of this gathering is to enlighten and advocate the need to stand with the oppressed, so that if it is our turn tomorrow, we too will be protected,” he added.
The highlight of the event was a lecture titled “The Future of Gaza in the Face of World Politics” delivered by Dr. Musodiq Fadeyi, a medical doctor and NGO expert.
Dr. Fadeyi described Gaza not only as a territory but as “the conscience of the world,” stressing that its future will be a defining test of global politics.
“When we speak of Gaza, we do not speak of geography alone. We speak of history. We speak of humanity. And we speak of the conscience of the world,” he said.
Tracing the historical crises of the region from the 1948 Nakba to the 1967 Six-Day War, Fadeyi portrayed Gaza as “both a home and a prison, both a battlefield and a symbol.”
He further painted a grim picture of the humanitarian situation, citing severe electricity shortages, overstretched hospitals, high unemployment, and children growing up in constant conflict.
“This is not merely a humanitarian crisis. It is a human crisis. And if politics forgets the people, then politics itself has failed,” Fadeyi stressed.
According to him, Gaza’s future remains uncertain, ranging from endless blockades and wars to the possibility of a two-state solution — or even further displacement and fragmentation.
“Gaza’s future is not only a test of Middle Eastern politics; it is a test of world politics. More than that — it is a test of our moral politics,” he declared.
The organisers of Aqsah Day described the event as a platform for enlightenment, advocacy, and prayer, reaffirming their commitment to continue mobilising support for the oppressed in Palestine.
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