By RhemDy News
The Grand Chief Imam of Oyo, Sheikh Bilaal Husayn Akinola Akeugberu, has called on the Oyo State Government to caution Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho over allegation that he prevented personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to arrest a traditional religion promoter, Tani Olohun.
Akeugberu also condemned acts of disobedience to lawful court orders and advocated for strict respect for the Constitution, rule of law and security agencies.
In a statement on Wednesday from his Office, Sheikh Akeugberu said no individual should have the audacity to treat a valid court order with impunity or obstruct security agencies from carrying out their constitutional responsibilities.
Aside from the State Government, the Islamic cleric called on the Federal Government, judiciary and the Nigerian legal community to caution Igboho and ensure that all citizens respect the rule of law and the lawful responsibilities of security agencies.
According to the Grand Chief Imam, Tani Olohun had allegedly made statements on social media considered as defamatory and insulting to Islamic scholars, Muslims and sacred Islamic symbols
He said Muslims hold in reverence "the names and attributes of Allâh subhaanahu wataha'la, our noble and beloved prophet Muhammad sallallahu alaehi wasallam, the glorious Quran, the sanctuary in Mecca and many other Islamic symbols".
He stressed, "It is very important to note that, Muslims will view any attack on these symbols as ridiculing our sensibilities and insulting our sensitivities.
Akeugberu urged the relevant authorities to investigate the allegations and, where appropriate, invite Tani Olohun to answer questions concerning the reported statements.
He further warned against religious provocation, stressing that nobody should insult another religion, its adherents or sacred symbols and expect such conduct to be ignored.
“Nobody can be so daring as to insult the sensitivity of any religion in Nigeria and expect the adherents of such religion to keep silent.”
He, however, emphasised that religious disagreements must be handled peacefully and through lawful channels rather than through confrontation, violence or retaliation.
Akeugberu therefore appealed to religious leaders across Nigeria to exercise restraint and avoid statements or actions capable of provoking religious tension.
He maintained that Nigeria needs peace, unity, mutual respect and religious tolerance, rather than crisis or violence.
The cleric also called on the Police and other relevant authorities to discharge their constitutional responsibilities professionally and within the framework of the law, urging every citizen to cooperate with lawful investigations and enforcement processes.
He appealed particularly to the Oyo State and Federal Governments to take appropriate steps to prevent any recurrence of actions capable of undermining public order, religious harmony or respect for the rule of law.
Akeugberu prayed for peace, unity and stability across the South-West and Nigeria as a whole, urging Muslims, Christians, traditional institutions and all Nigerians to live together peacefully and respect one another’s faith and lawful rights.
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