The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, on Tuesday appointed Sheik Bilaal Akinola as the new Chief Imam of Oyo land.
Sheik Akinola’s appointment was disclosed in a statement signed by the Monarch’s Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaye, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The seat became vacant following the death of the late Chief Imam, Sheik Moshood Ajokidero III, who passed away in 2023.
“The moment is not only significant for our people, but also sacred in the eyes of Allah, for leadership in Islam is a truth that demands humility, sincerity and justice.” Alaafin stated.
The new Chief Imam, who was born on April 15, 1965, to Shaykh Bilaal Ogunbado of Imam Ogunbado compound, Akeugberu, Oyo West Local Government Area of the state, studied Law at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State.
Alaafin Appoints New Chief Imam For Oyo Kingdom
