In the words from the holy Quran, ‘if anybody in Islam is declared missing and not found after four years, the family should organise a Fidua prayer in remembrance of the person, either dead or still alive.’
It is exactly four years after popular presenter with the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, Aremu Rasqak Gawat, was declared missing in a controversial circumstance in Lagos.
In adherence to the Quran, daughter of the missing broadcaster, Rukayat Gawat-Oyefeso, has picked July 10, 2016, for the Fidau prayer and big remembrance party for her missing dad.
According to information made available to Aproko247, the event will take place at Muri International Television ‘MITV’ premises in Alausa Ikeja, Lagos, while Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello and Sheik Daud Abdul Majeed Eleha (Alfa Nla) will be the distinguished cleric of the day.
From the time, his sudden disappearance has remained a mystery to many, with so many unanswered questions, while series of special prayer sessions were organised for the missing ace broadcaster and former staff of NTA, Tejuosho, Yaba, Lagos.
The circumstances that led to the sudden disappearance of Gawat was described as ‘mysterious’ by many, but with optimism and prayers, the missing TV presenter could be found.
Meanwhile, Rukayat Gawat-Oyefeso, who is currently making waves in Islamic music circuit, recently released a threefold album called ‘Ramadan Special’ which consists of ‘Alao Jowujowu’ featuring Suleiman Alao aka Malaika, Temitope and followed by a joint effort which features over 20 Islamic actors is titled ‘Ramadan Kareem.’
The easy-going singer made her name with the release of her first album and since then has performed at several big Islamic functions. Her musical albums include ‘Imole,’ ‘My Father’, ‘Arinakore,’ ‘Aye Le’, Iyawo Obun and ‘Agboko L’Ori,’ as well as ‘Ogbe-Okan’.
