Appoint new Muslim Pilgrims Board chairman from unrepresented zones — Islamic scholars

A radical of Islamic scholars successful Osun State has urged Governor Ademola Adeleke to name the adjacent president of the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board from a portion that has ne'er occupied the position.

The Supreme Council of Islamic Scholars of Nigeria, Osun branch, made the entreaty successful a missive dated October 9, 2026, informing against immoderate statement that could widen the tenure of the incumbent chairman, Dr Moruf Isola, beyond this year.

The assembly argued that appointing a successor would beforehand fairness and inclusiveness, peculiarly for zones that person yet to nutrient a president of the board.

In the missive signed by the State Coordinator, Mallam Isiak Abdul Rahman, and 5 different scholars representing Ede, Ikire, Ife, Ikirun and Ila zones, and addressed to Governor Adeleke, the scholars said, “Isola has spent 8 consecutive years successful office, making him the longest-serving president successful the past of the board.”

The council’s presumption followed a disagreement among Islamic groups implicit the incumbent chairman’s tenure and the question of which portion should nutrient his successor.