Osogbo Eid Clash: Waziri Of Yorubaland Cautions Politicians

Ustaz Abdul-Lateef Adekilekun, the Waziri Muminina of Yorubaland has cautioned politicians against using Eid praying ground to foment trouble.

Adekilekun, while reacting to the clash that occurred at the Osogbo Eid prayer ground between some aides of Gov. Ademola Adeleke, and an ex-spokesperson of the Sen. Ajibola Basiru, said the praying ground is an holy place that should not be desecrated.

He said although there was nothing wrong in Muslim politicians joining others at Eid praying ground, but the place should not be turn to a place of violent, rather a place for praising Allah , for praying to Allah and for forging unity.

” Presence of politicians at the Eid praying ground should not be condemned, but rather what should be condemned is using the praying ground to foment trouble.

” Before now politicians use to come to the praying ground and mix with people irrespective of their political differences, but this time around, jealousy and political hatred has come in.

” It is a welcome development that Muslim politicians attend Eid praying ground, but using the place to foment trouble, shouting party slogan is not acceptable in Islam.

” Even the quran says when you in the mosque, do not praise any other person except Allah”, he said.

The cleric, however, appeal for calm in the issue.

Besides, Adekilekun also condemned killing in the name of blasphemy, adding that such is not Islamic.

The cleric said although blasphemy is not encouraged in Islam, but there are lay down procedures to deal with blasphemer rather than killing.

Adekilekun, who noted that ignorance was one of the reasons why people kill others for blasphemy, said that there need for more awareness and enlightenment on how Islam wanted blasphemer to be treated.

Adekilekun, however, commended the Federal Government on its effort in blending Islamic oriented education with western education through the national board for Arabic and Islamic studies for proper understanding of religion.

The cleric said that government was trying in making sure that the Arabic schools are streamlined in line with 6-3-3-4 education system to reduce the number of out of school children.

” Before President Muhammadu Buhari left office, signed a bill seeking to create Commission to cater for Almajiri and out of school children and I want to advice government to encourage awareness on this.

” Islam is a religion of peace and it is very rich. In Islam you can learn history, arithmetic, among others but for those who lack adequate knowledge of Islam, always rely o hear say in making judgement” he said.

The cleric also said that he was duly installed and recognised by the League of Imams and Alfas in the South-West as the Waziri of Yorubaland.

Adekilekun, who noted that the installation of another Waziri by Oluwo of Iwoland
Abdulrosheed Akanbi, was illegal, said he is performing his function as the only recognised Waziri of Yorubaland.

He also commended President Bola Tinubu, on his effort to sanitise Nigeria.

Adekilekun, however, urged the President to do everything possible to fight corruption to the barest minimum.