Hon. Salaudeen Kabeer Adebayo (SKA), the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate for Saki West State Constituency in the 2027 Oyo State House of Assembly election, has been turbaned and formally presented with a certificate of recognition as the Otun Aare Adini of Iya by the Council of Muslim Scholars in Iya Community.
The prestigious recognition represents an important milestone in Hon. Adebayo’s public and community engagement, reflecting the confidence and goodwill extended to him by the Muslim scholars and members of the Iya Community. The conferment also places renewed emphasis on the importance of religious leadership, moral responsibility, community service and the promotion of peaceful coexistence.
Reacting to the honour, Hon. Adebayo expressed profound gratitude to Almighty Allah for the opportunity to receive the distinguished title, describing it as a privilege he would not take for granted. He noted that the recognition was not merely a personal achievement but also a call to greater responsibility in advancing the interests of Islam, supporting humanity and contributing meaningfully to the development of his community.
According to him, the honour has further strengthened his resolve to remain committed to service, humility and the welfare of the people. He acknowledged that titles of this nature carry responsibilities that extend beyond public recognition, requiring their recipients to demonstrate exemplary conduct, uphold moral values and contribute positively to the spiritual and social advancement of society.
Hon. Adebayo also dedicated the honour to Almighty Allah and his political leader and father figure, Hon. Alhaji Rasaq Adenrele, a respected leader and stakeholder in Ward 05 of Saki West Local Government Area. He expressed appreciation for Adenrele’s consistent guidance, support and fatherly encouragement, acknowledging the important role that mentorship and leadership support play in personal growth and public service.
The APM candidate equally commended the Council of Muslim Scholars, Iya Community, for considering him worthy of the distinguished title. He expressed sincere appreciation to the organisers of the programme and all members of the community who contributed to the success of the occasion, describing their confidence in him as an honour that comes with a responsibility to serve with sincerity and dedication.
The conferment comes at a time when religious institutions and community leaders continue to play significant roles in promoting peace, moral discipline, unity and social development. Within communities such as Iya and the wider Saki West area, collaboration between religious scholars, traditional institutions, political stakeholders and other community actors remains important to sustaining harmony and addressing developmental challenges.
Hon. Adebayo further offered prayers for the continued progress of Iya Community, Saki West Local Government Area and the wider society. He called for divine guidance, blessings and greater accomplishments for the people, expressing optimism that collective commitment to peace, unity and development would create opportunities for a better future.
He concluded by reiterating his appreciation to the Council of Muslim Scholars and the entire Iya Community for the recognition, while expressing hope that Almighty Allah would grant him the wisdom, strength and humility required to live up to the expectations associated with the title.
Hon. Salaudeen Kabeer Adebayo, now formally recognised as the Otun Aare Adini of Iya, expressed his determination to regard the honour as a continuing call to service, devotion to faith and commitment to the progress of humanity.
