A member of the Oyo State Advisory Council, Barrister Michael Lana, has congratulated Chief Nureni Adebayo Akanbi on his turbanning and installation as the sixth Baba Isale Musulumi of Ibadanland.
Lana, in a congratulatory message he signed, said Akanbi’s turban, as a member of the state Elders’ Council, is well-deserved and worthy of recognition for his leadership role within the Islamic religion and across the state.
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in the last election stated that the honour coming at this time is a reward for Arole Iba Oluyole’s commitment to always promoting peace, particularly among the adherents of the Islamic faith in Ibadanland and all others who come in contact with him within and outside the state.
He added that the new Baba Isale Musulumi is a man with a large heart who always opens his doors to the young and the old. He wants the best for all, irrespective of religious or party affiliation.
He said, “I want to sincerely congratulate and rejoice with our dear father, Alhaji (Chief) Nureni Adebayo Akanbi, on his turbanning and installation as the sixth Baba Isale Musulumi of Ibadanland. This honour is well deserved, as you are the epitome of peace and a worthy role model for the young and the old.
“The honour to me is nothing but a recognition of your numerous contributions to the development and expansion of Islamic religion within Ibadanland and your love for humanity in general through words and deeds.
“It is my sincere prayer that Almighty Allah will endow you with wisdom and the wherewithal to discharge your new role as the Baba Isale Musulumi of Ibadanland.”
