The Oba Ìsèse Of Ogun State and Chairman, "Ìsèse Kingdom Of Truth Association Of Nigeria," Oba (Dr.) Ifarotimi Adifagbola Balogun has cautioned Islamic cleric, Sheikh (Dr.) Sulaiman Faruq Onikijipa, Al-miskinubilahi, Mufti of Ilorin to desist from making inciting statements, which are capable of breaching the peace, while preaching.

Adifagbola Balogun made the call at a press conference held at his temple, in Idi-Ori, Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, at a backdrop of Onikijipa's viral video demanding from Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, to denounce/renounce traditional worshippers.

He reminded the clerics of their roles in the society, saying that they should always strive to be shining examples both in words and in deeds, noting that Yorùbá Obas in the country were under the traditional worshippers,  as they are the custodians of cultures and traditions. 

He also appealed to the Sheikh Onikijipa to fashion out ways that would propagate genuine teachings of the Islamic religion, not to be inciting the traditionalists against any religious in the country, saying traditional worshippers were the lovers of peace and tranquility.

He said; “Prophet Muhammad preached peace, love and unity and as true followers of Islam, you should try to emulate same so that we can enjoy both here and in eternity because there is no gain in rancor and misunderstanding,” Adifagbola Balogun explained.

The traditionalist urged Nigerians to tolerate one another, live in peace with one another, irrespective of religious, cultural and ethnic differences, noting that the Sheikh Onikijipa is not in position of persuading any Muslim or Christian Obas to denounce or renounce method that put him on the stools.

The message from Traditionalist came after an Islamic cleric, Sheikh (Dr.) Sulaiman Faruq Onikijipa, Al-miskinubilahi, Mufti of Ilorin, allegedly over his inciting preaching during his public sermon in Ilorin, Kwara State.