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Aramoko Mosque Demolition: Muslim Community Faults Denial, Commends Ekiti Govt’s Mediation Efforts
The Muslim community in Aramoko-Ekiti has raised fresh concerns over what it describes as deliberate attempts to distort facts surrounding the controversial demolition of two mosques in the town.
This, even as it lauded the Ekiti State Government’s ongoing efforts to mediate and resolve the issue amicably.
In a statement issued by the Chairman of the Aramoko Muslim Community, Alhaji Adams Olaniyi ‘Daisi, the group accused some members of the Alara-in-Council and unnamed political actors of trying to rewrite the narrative and discredit legitimate concerns raised by Muslims over the demolition of the second mosque.
The controversy resurfaced following a recent closed-door meeting between the Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Princess Monisade Afuye, and Muslim leaders in Ado-Ekiti.
Shortly after the meeting, a press release—reportedly signed by Chief Kola Oyebade, the Sajowa of Aramoko Ekiti—surfaced online, asserting that no mosque was ever demolished in the area where the New Oja Oba Market was constructed.
The Muslim community, however, refuted the claim, insisting that not only did the mosque exist on the site, but evidence, including photographs and documented minutes from meetings with the Alara-in-Council, confirms its presence prior to the demolition.
“It is mischievous—if not outrightly callous—for anyone to label the Aramoko Muslim Community, which voluntarily gave up its first mosque for the market project, as anti-development or opponents of Senator Bamidele,” the statement read.
Alhaji Daisi reiterated that the community had supported the market development project from inception and had no ill will towards Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, who championed the project. However, he stressed the importance of addressing what the community sees as a clear injustice—the demolition of the second mosque without consensus or notice.
The Muslim leaders expressed dismay at what they described as “sycophantic attempts” by some local actors to politicize the issue and curry favour with the Senator, urging all parties involved to act with fairness and sincerity.
They called on the Ekiti State Government and Senator Bamidele to remain focused on resolving the matter constructively and to steer clear of individuals allegedly providing misleading counsel.
“Instead of resorting to blackmail and peddling distortions, we urge those responsible to act with the fear of God and stop sowing seeds of discord,” the statement added.
Despite the ongoing tensions, the Aramoko Muslim Community expressed gratitude to Governor Abiodun Oyebanji, his deputy, the media, and religious leaders for their support and intervention over the past three weeks.
“As we await the final decision of the Ekiti State Government and Senator Bamidele, we remain hopeful for justice and the restoration of truth,” Alhaji Daisi concluded.
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