Muslim leaders and Islamic scholars in Oyo State have held a strategic meeting ahead of the 2026 conference of the League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland, scheduled to take place in Ibadan in November.
The meeting was hosted by the Grand Chief Imam of Oyo State, Sheikh Abdul Ganiyu Abubakri Agbotomokekere, and brought together Imams, Alfas and representatives of Muslim communities from different parts of the state.
The gathering was aimed at coordinating preparations for the conference, which is scheduled to hold from November 14 to 16, 2026.
Among the Islamic scholars who attended were Sheikh Bilal Hussein, Chief Imam of Oyo Land; Sheikh Abdul Razaq Ishola Abdul Azeez, Grand Mufti of Yorubaland; Sheikh Mustapha Hussein Dohak, Secretary-General of the League of Imams and Alfas; and Sheikh Ismail Okumeebo, Grand Mufti of Oyo State.
Professor Kamil Koyejo Olosho, Wakeel Muslimeen of Oyo State, was also among the dignitaries at the meeting.
Speaking at the gathering, Agbotomokekere appreciated the participating Islamic scholars and Muslim leaders for their commitment and cooperation towards the success of the forthcoming conference.
He urged Imams, Alfas and Muslims across the state to participate in the event, stressing the importance of their collective support.
The conference is expected to provide a platform for Islamic scholars and Muslim leaders to discuss issues affecting the Muslim community, strengthen religious scholarship and promote unity among Muslims in Yorubaland.
The meeting was hosted by the Grand Chief Imam of Oyo State, Sheikh Abdul Ganiyu Abubakri Agbotomokekere, and brought together Imams, Alfas and representatives of Muslim communities from different parts of the state.
The gathering was aimed at coordinating preparations for the conference, which is scheduled to hold from November 14 to 16, 2026.
Among the Islamic scholars who attended were Sheikh Bilal Hussein, Chief Imam of Oyo Land; Sheikh Abdul Razaq Ishola Abdul Azeez, Grand Mufti of Yorubaland; Sheikh Mustapha Hussein Dohak, Secretary-General of the League of Imams and Alfas; and Sheikh Ismail Okumeebo, Grand Mufti of Oyo State.
Professor Kamil Koyejo Olosho, Wakeel Muslimeen of Oyo State, was also among the dignitaries at the meeting.
Speaking at the gathering, Agbotomokekere appreciated the participating Islamic scholars and Muslim leaders for their commitment and cooperation towards the success of the forthcoming conference.
He urged Imams, Alfas and Muslims across the state to participate in the event, stressing the importance of their collective support.
The conference is expected to provide a platform for Islamic scholars and Muslim leaders to discuss issues affecting the Muslim community, strengthen religious scholarship and promote unity among Muslims in Yorubaland.