Sheikh Abdul Bari Aremu Adetunji on Friday, February 9, 2024 officially became Grand Mufti of Ibadan and Alfa Agba of Ibadanland.
The turbaning ceremony was carried out by Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdulganiy Abubakar Agbotomokere shortly after the Jumat service at the historic Ibadan Central Mosque, Oja’ba, Ibadan.
Sheikh Adetunji is a younger brother to immediate past occupant of Olubadan’s stool, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji Aje Ogungunniso I.
The installation of Adetunji as the Grand Mufti and Alfa Agba of Ibadanland came barely few weeks after the death of last occupant of the position, Sheikh Abdulfatai Muhali Alaga who died in January this year.
The event was witnessed by Islamic clerics both within and outside the state among whom were; Professor Kamil Oloso, Babasale Musulumi of Oyo state, Chief Nurani Akanbi, Turaki Adini of Oyo state, and Mogaji Abduljaleel Adanla among others.
The Chief Imam while performing the turbaning rite, charged the Grand Mufti to use his office in line with Islamic injunctions and traditions. He prayed for the new Grand Mufti to succeed in his new position.
He added that his emergence was a result of handwork, loyalty and determination to work for the Muslim ummah.
“Anyone who has power in life, anyone who has a secret, it is a matter of time, but anyone who is patient and determined will get to where he is going. Your patient has paid off.
“You are not the first person to occupy this position, continue to do the good things, you will go higher. Do not look at what people will say, continue to do things according to God ‘s wishes”.
