2027: We won't endorse any politician, political party - Yoruba Imams, Alfas

The League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland has announced that it will not endorse any politician or political party prior to the 2027 general elections. Sheikh Muhammad Habibullah Adam Abdullahi El-Ilory, the Chairman of the League's Board of Trustees, made this statement during the opening of a three-day conference held in Ibadan. The conference gathered Imams, Alfas, political leaders, and traditional rulers, including the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, and other prominent figures.

El-Ilory emphasized that the League cannot declare support for any political party or individual, stating, "We are religious leaders, we are not politicians, but we are the fathers of politicians. We will not declare support for any political party or politicians. We the league of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland cannot declare support or announce our support for any politician or political party. We can only pray to God for Him to give us credible leaders."

The conference's purpose was to foster unity and cooperation among Muslims in Yorubaland, both before and after the elections, as well as to guide the people and promote Islamic principles, according to Sheikh Jamiu Kewulere, President of the League and Chief Imam of Ibadanland.