Ogun Traditionalist Cautions Islamic Cleric Against Inciting Sermons

 The Oba Ìsèse Of Ogun State and Chairman of Ìsèse Kingdom Of Truth Association Of Nigeria’ Oba (Dr.) Ifarotimi Adifag­bola Balogun, has cautioned Islamic cleric, Sheikh (Dr.) Sulaiman Faruq Onikijipa, Al-miskinubilahi, Mufti of Ilorin to desist from making inciting statements, which are capable of breaching the peace, while preaching.

Adifagbola Balogun made the call at a press conference held at his temple in Idi-Ori, Abeokuta, Ogun State capi­tal, at a backdrop of Onikiji­pa’s viral video demanding from Ooni of Ife, Oba Adey­eye Enitan Ogunwusi, Oja­ja II, to denounce/renounce traditional worshippers.

He reminded the clerics of their roles in the society, saying they should always strive to be shining examples both in words and in deeds, noting that Yorùbá Obas in the country were under the traditional worshippers, as they are the custodians of cultures and traditions.

He also appealed to Sheikh Onikijipa to fashion out ways that would propa­gate genuine teachings of the Islamic religion, not to inciting the traditionalists against any religion in the country, saying traditional worshippers were the lovers of peace and tranquility.

He said; “Prophet Mu­hammad preached peace, love and unity and as true followers of Islam, you should try to emulate the same so that we can enjoy both here and in eternity because there is no gain in rancor and misunderstand­ing,” Adifagbola Balogun explained.

The traditionalist urged Nigerians to tolerate one an­other, live in peace with one another, irrespective of re­ligious, cultural and ethnic differences, noting that the Sheikh Onikijipa is not in position of persuading any Muslim or Christian Obas to denounce or renounce meth­od that put him on the stools.