Nigeria: Grand Mufti of Yorubaland Writes President Tinubu, Disavows Secessionist Agenda, Knocks Igboho, Akintoye

In a bold move aimed at preserving unity and debunking separatist claims, His Eminence, Sheikh Daood Imran Molaasan, the Grand Mufti of Yorubaland, Edo, and Delta States, has penned a compelling letter to President Tinubu.

The letter, dated April 17, 2024, came as a resounding denouncement of the secessionist aspirations purportedly championed by Professor Banji Akintoye, Sunday Igboho, and others.

In his impassioned address to President Tinubu, Sheikh Daood Imran Molaasan vehemently refuted the assertion that the Yoruba populace, numbering over 60 million strong, stands in unison behind the secessionist agenda.

With eloquence and clarity, the Grand Mufti of Yorubaland dissected the core argument presented by the advocates of separation, particularly their attribution of the Fulani herdsmen crisis as grounds for secession.

Drawing upon historical precedence and contemporary realities, the Grand Mufti of Yorubaland highlights the universality of the farmer-herder conflict, emphasising its prevalence across Nigeria’s diverse regions. He eloquently reminds President Tinubu of the intrinsic challenges faced by various communities within the nation, underscoring that secession offers no panacea to these multifaceted issues.

Moreover, Sheikh Daood Imran Molaasan raises poignant questions regarding the legitimacy of the self-appointed representatives’ mandate to negotiate on behalf of the Yoruba people. He astutely probes the democratic deficit inherent in their unilateral declaration, asserting that true representation can only stem from a mandate conferred by the populace.

In his closing remarks, the Grand Mufti of Yorubaland espoused a fervent plea for unity, affirming that the diversity within the Yoruba ethnic group does not necessitate division but rather underscores the richness of their heritage. With unwavering conviction, Grand Mufti pledged allegiance to the overarching goal of national cohesion, urging President Tinubu to navigate this turbulent terrain with wisdom and foresight.

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