27/08/2026
The Wazeer of Yoruba land Fadilatush Shaykh Yakub Abdulbaqi Mohammed has stated that he would only commend Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho if he returns Tani Olohun to the police station in Ilorin.
The Islamic scholar made the statement during a live lecture on Facebook while reacting to the controversy surrounding the arrest of Tani Olohun and Sunday Igboho’s intervention.
Shaykh Yakub Abdulbaqi Mohammed also clarified that the recent visit of members of Iru Ekun to his office was not connected to the Tani Olohun case.
According to him, the members of Iru Ekun had been seeking an opportunity to meet with him before eventually visiting his office. He explained that their discussion centred on security issues, on which he offered them advice.
The scholar further accused Tani Olohun of repeatedly making abusive and negative statements about prominent Islamic scholars, particularly the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu Gambari.
Shaykh Yakub Abdulbaqi Mohammed stated that such comments against the Emir of Ilorin were unacceptable and that he could not forgive or overlook them.
He also criticised Sunday Igboho for allegedly obstructing police officers while they were carrying out their duties to arrest Tani Olohun, despite the existence of a court order.
The scholar maintained that individuals should not interfere with the lawful duties of security agencies and stressed the importance of respecting court orders and the rule of law.
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