The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria, MUSWEN, has said that it has advised all the stakeholders involved in the selection of a new Imam in Inisha, Osun State, to withdraw all the court cases over the matter.
MUSWEN noted that the stakeholders were advised to resolve the case over the selection of a new Imam in the community in accordance with the principles of Sharia.
MUSWEN President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, made these declarations while addressing a press conference to herald the 11th General Assembly of the organisation on Thursday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Oladejo, flanked by other leaders of the organisation, explained that the mediation and reconciliation committee of the organisation intervened in the disputes in Osun, Ondo and Lagos states.
Oladejo, who doubles as the Deputy President-General of Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, explained that in Inisha, Osun State, the parties involved in the dispute have been advised to withdraw court cases and resolve the Imamship matter in accordance with the Sharia principles.
He added that in Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State, the committee engaged parties over the prolonged crisis at the Central Mosque.
Oladejo, while speaking further, explained that the decision taken by the organisation led the Ondo State government to order reopening of the mosque.
He also advised Nigerians to vote in line with their conscience during the 2027 general elections.
He added that the choices to be made by the people in the forthcoming general elections will shape the future of the country.
Oladejo said, “Our Mediation and Reconciliation Committee also intervened in disputes in Osun, Ondo and Lagos States. In Inisha, Osun State, stakeholders were advised to withdraw court cases and resolve the Imamship matter in accordance with Sharia principles.
“In Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State, the committee engaged parties over the prolonged crisis at the Central Mosque. The Ondo State Government later directed the reopening of the mosque, which had been closed for more than three years. We commend Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for this decisive intervention. Similar counsel was offered regarding the Lagos Central Mosque.
“As we approach the 2027 general elections, I urge Muslims in the South West to participate actively and vote in large numbers for candidates who fear Allah and will govern with fairness, justice and compassion.
“Leadership is a sacred trust. The choices we make will shape the future of our communities and our nation”.
