Oluwo urges Muslim clerics to get involved in politics
Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwo, has called on Muslim clerics to participate more actively in politics. He believes that political involvement is crucial for advancing the interests of the Muslim community and shaping public policy. The monarch praised the newly inaugurated League of Imams and Alfas of Yorubaland, Edo, and Delta, describing it as a significant step for Islamic leadership. He emphasized unity and urged the new body to focus on inclusiveness and institutional advancement.
Key takeaways
- Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi encouraged Muslim clerics to join politics to gain influence and better represent their communities.
- The League of Imams and Alfas of Yorubaland, Edo, and Delta was formally inaugurated, with over 1,000 clerics from several states attending.
- The new organisation aims to strengthen Islamic propagation and decentralise leadership among Imams and Alfas in the region.
- The league clarified that its formation is meant to improve institutional legitimacy and grassroots participation, not to create division.
- Oba Akanbi stressed that the registered league is legally recognised and urged members to remain united and actively participate in politics.
