The Aare of Ibadanland and Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States, His Eminence Alhaji (Dr.) Dawud Makanjuola Akinola (De-Damak), in company of the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, His Eminence Sheikh Abdulganiy Abubakri Agbotomokekere, and other prominent Muslim leaders, yesterday paid a welcome visit to the Olubadan-designate, Oba (Dr.) Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, at his residence in Ibadan.
During the visit, the Chief Imam of Ibadanland led a special prayer session for the Olubadan-designate, seeking long life, divine guidance, and a prosperous reign that will bring peace and development to Ibadanland.
The Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States, His Eminence Alhaji (Dr.) Dawud Makanjuola Akinola, enjoined the Muslim community to continually remember the Olubadan-designate in prayers. He expressed confidence that the reign of Oba (Dr.) Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja will usher in prosperity, unity, and progress for the ancient city.
Dignitaries present at the event included:
His Eminence Sheikh Abdulganiy Abubakri Agbotomokekere – Chief Imam of Ibadanland
Chief (Mrs.) Sidiqat Bola Aderibigbe – Iyalode Adinni of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States
Chief Bayo Oyero – Chairman, Ibadan Muslim Community
Alhaji Mutiullah Azeez Oladejo – Asiwaju Adinni of Oyo State
Prof. Kamil Koyejo Oloso – Wakeel Musulumi of Oyo State
Oloye Nureni Akanbi – Babasale Musulumi of Ibadanland
Dr. AbdulWaheed Rufai – Mogaji Agba of Ibadanland
Dr. Barihi Adetunji – Alfa Agba of Ibadanland
Alhaja Misiturat Raji – Iya Adinni of Oyo State
Chief (Mrs.) Iswat Ameringun – Iyaloja of Ibadanland
Sheikh (Dr.) Mudathir Atanda Bada – Chief Imam of Oluyole Estate Extension Muslim Community
Sheikh Adekilekun – Chief Imam of NASFAT
Alhaji Daud Afolabi – Oyo State Coordinator, NACOMYO
Council of Mogajis and Imams of Ibadanland
Members of Ààre-in-Council
Dr. Luqman Fasasi – Chairman, PAG
The visit was marked by prayers, goodwill messages, and a strong show of solidarity from the Muslim community, underscoring their collective support for the incoming Olubadan of Ibadanland.
