The League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland on Monday distanced itself from any organisation or individual whose teachings promote division, hatred, extremism, intolerance, discord, or any ideology contrary to the Qur’an and Sunnah in Nigeria.
It insisted it does not support any organisation or individual promoting division contrary to the Qur’an and Sunnah, adding that such entities “cannot speak on their behalf.”
The position was contained in a statement jointly signed and released in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, by leading Islamic scholars and clerics across the South-West.
The statement was 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, AbdulGaniy Agbotomokekere; Chief Imam of Osun State, Musa Animasahun; Chief Imam of Ondo State, AbdulHakeem Akorede; and Chief Imam of Ikorodu Division and Chairman, Rabita,
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