Controversy Trails Appointment of Asiwaju Musulumi of Osogbo
By John Dike
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 today, said the appointment of Alhaji Muniru Raji contravenes Islamic ideology, norms, and principles.
Alhaji Akala said that Alhaji Muniru Raji is currently serving as Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke and could only have been appointed after successfully completing his assignment as a political office holder.
He further stated that the Alasaro of Osogbo was not consulted in the appointment of Alhaji Muniru Raji, and that he could not have been given the title of Asiwaju Musulumi of Osogbo if proper consultation had been conducted.
Alhaji Akala appealed to the Ataoja of Osogbo, Jimoh Olanipekun, to steer clear of religious affairs in Osogbo.
