The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, on Thursday installed Alhaji Bilaal Oseni Akinola, as the new Chief Imam of Oyo land.
In a statement on Thursday by the Director of media and publicity to the monarch, Bode Durojaye, it was noted that Oba Owoade performed the turbaning ceremony at his residence located at the Boroboro area of Oyo.
Nigerian Tribune reports that the Alaafin announced the appointment of Alhaji Akinola, a lawyer, as the new Chief Imam of Oyo on Tuesday, months after the screening commenced for the emergence of a new Islamic cleric for the ancient town.
The newly appointed Oyo chief Imam, Akinola emphasised his mission to ensuring strict adherence by Oyo Muslims to the Qur’an and the Hadith of the Prophet (SAW).
He further urged unity within the Muslim Ummah, calling for an end to bigotry and ethnic sentiments, while charging government officials on accountability.
Islam is complete and has been complete for centuries,my role is to ensure that our members align with the dictates of the Qur’an”.
Public office is a trust from Allah, not an opportunity for personal gain. Leaders must prioritise the welfare of people at all times”, he concluded
