The League of Imams and Alfas in Yoruba Land, has disclosed that it is not in support of any organisation or individual whose teachings promote division, hatred, extremism, intolerance, discord, or any ideology contrary to the Qur’an and Sunnah in Nigeria.
The league which declared that it has been promoting Islam in Yorubaland through moderation since its establishment in 1964 and serves as the apex body of Muslim scholars, Chief Imams, Alfas, Islamic leaders and stakeholders across the South-West of Nigeria, insisted that it will not be in support of organisation or individual promoting division contrary to Qur’an and Sunnah, warning that such organisation or individual cannot speak on its behalf.
In a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital and signed by the President of the league and Chief Imam of Ekiti State, Jamiu Kewulere, Vice President and Chief Imam of Ogun State, Saadullah Bamgbola, Life Grand Patron and Chief Imam of Oyo State, Sheikh AbdulGaniy Agbotomokekere, Chief Imam of Osun State, Musa Rabiu Animasahun, Chief Imam of Ondo State, AbdulHakeem Yayi Akorede, Chief Imam of Ikorodu Division and Chairman Rabita, Lagos, Sheikh Seifudeen Oloworibi Ademoritan, Mudiru-l-Markaz and Chairman, Board of Trustees, Muhammad Habibullah Adam Abdullahi El-Ilory, Grand Mufti of Yoruba Land, AbdulRasaq AbdulAzeez Ishola and Secretary General, Leaque of Imam and Alfas in Yoruba Land, Mustapha Oseni Adewale Hamzat,all sheikh noted that its attention has been drawn to activities of some certain individuals and groups who have been parading themselves as an extension, organ, affiliate, or representative body of the league.
