The leader of Ta’awunu, Sheikh Daood Imran Molaasan, has warned the Osun State Government against writing another letter to the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, over his comments against idolatry.
Molaasan threatened that Muslims would take to the streets of Osogbo and stop all vehicles from moving if the government sends another letter to the traditional ruler.
He made the threat while reacting to a letter reportedly issued by the state government, stating that it would monitor the Oluwo’s public comments from now on.
The Islamic leader said the government was free to monitor the monarch but insisted that such action would not stop him from speaking against idolatry.
He warned that Muslims would occupy Osogbo for as long as necessary, even for one year, until the government declared a state of emergency.
“If you dare write another letter, we will come out in full and ensure that no vehicle moves in Osogbo. We will occupy Osogbo till a state of emergency is declared, even if it takes us a year,” Molaasan said.
He also defended the right of Muslims to speak against practices they consider contrary to their faith, saying that Muslims would not take part in idolatry.
Molaasan further criticised the state government, saying that neither the governor nor any government was greater than the people they were elected to serve.
He described the government as a servant of the people and argued that citizens also had the power to vote out a governor they no longer wanted.
Speaking on the government's power to remove the Oluwo, Molaasan acknowledged that the governor had the authority to remove the monarch, just as the people had the power to remove a governor through the ballot box.
However, he insisted that the removal of the Oluwo would face strong resistance.
According to him, if the government removes the monarch, they would challenge the decision in court and pursue the case through the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
He also said they would seek the support of voters to elect a governor who would withdraw the matter.
The comments have brought renewed attention to the disagreement between the Osun State Government and the Oluwo of Iwo over the monarch's statements on idolatry, religion and traditional beliefs.
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