Muslim body protests appointment of Adeleke’s appointee as Asiwaju Musulumi of Osogbo

The Advisory Body for the Osogbo Central Mosque, known as Alasaro of Osogbo, has faulted the appointment of Alhaji Muniru Raji as the Asiwaju Musulumi of Osogbo by the Chief Imam of Osogbo, Sheikh Musa Animasahun.

The head of the Alasaro of Osogbo, Alhaji Sulaimon Akala, at a press conference held at Islaudeen Central Mosque in Osogbo on Wednesday, said the appointment of Alhaji Muniru Raji contravenes Islamic ideology, norms, and principles.

Alhaji Akala stated that Raji is currently serving as Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke, noting that he could only be appointed after completing his assignment as a political office holder.

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He said the Alasaro of Osogbo was not involved in the appointment of Alhaji Muniru Raji and that the title of Asiwaju Musulumi of Osogbo would not have been given to him if proper consultation had been conducted.

Alhaji Akala appealed to the Ataoja of Osogbo, Jimoh Olanipekun, to steer clear of religious affairs in Osogbo.