2027: Yoruba Imams, Alfas distance themselves from political endorsements

The League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland says it will not endorse any politician or party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland says it will not endorse any politician or political party ahead of the 2027 general elections, Daily Post reports.

Chairman of the League’s Board of Trustees, Sheikh Muhammad Habibullah Adam Abdullahi El-Ilory, spoke on Saturday in Ibadan at the opening of a three-day conference.

“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,” he said.

He said the League could only pray for God to give Nigerians credible leaders.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde urged Nigerians to see themselves as one, advising clerics not to let people use religion to cause confusion during the polls.

League President Sheikh Jamiu Kewulere said: “We are not politicians. An Imam is not supposed to be involved in politics. Our focus should be to guide people and preach the religion of Islam in line with the Islamic principles.”