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Agbotomokekere named new Chief Imam of Ibadanland


The Muslim Community and Imam-In-Council of Ibadanland on Wednesday unveil the new Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdul-Ganiyy Abubakri Agbotomokekere as the 18th Chief Imam.

The new Chief Imam who is 80 year old, succeeded the former Chief Imam, Sheikh Baosari Suara Haruna III, who died on April 9th of this month and was buried same day according to Islamic rites.



Unveiling the new Imam at press briefing at Oja Oba hall, the Chairman, Ibadan Muslim Community, Chief Bayo Oyero, said Agbotomokekere was appointed in line with the due process for appointing a new Chief Imam.

According to him, the entire Ibadan Muslim Community, in conjunction with the Imam-in-
Council of Ibadanland, has jointly approved and ratified the appointment of a new Chief Imam of Ibadanland.

He said:”This press conference has been organised to unveil and formally present to the public, an erudite scholar, inspiring preacher, teacher of teachers, who up till this time occupied the position of Alfa Agba of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdul-Ganiyy Abubakri Agbotomokekere, as the 18th Chief Imam of Ibadanland.”

Oyero further stated that the turbaning and installation ceremony of the new Chief Imam would hold on Friday May 15, 2015, at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan.

In his remark, the new Chief Imam, thanked Ibadan Muslim Community and Imam-In-Council of Ibadanland for the appointment, adding that he needs the support of the community, the council and all Muslims in Ibadanland to lead successfully.

Similarly, the eight-day fidau for the late Chief Imam, Haruna III, will hold Thursday at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex.
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