The Ondo state government has given the Olukare of Ikare Akoko, Kadiri Momoh, 24 hours to reverse his appointment of a new Chief Imam for the town’s Central Mosque.
The appointment of the acting chief imam was in defiance of the recognition of the substantive imam by the state government.
The state government Monday gave Momoh the ultimatum to reverse the appointment or be dethroned.
Factions of the Muslim community in Ikare Akoko have been fighting over the leadership of the Central Mosque since last year.
The Olukare is seen as the leader of the Muslim community in the town.
But Muhammed enjoys the backing of the state government and the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in the state. (Premium Times)
