The League of Imams and Alfas in Yoruba Land has warned members of the public against the unauthorised conferment and use of Islamic chieftaincy titles associated with the organisation.
The League issued the warning in a disclaimer dated September 24, 2026, following what it described as instances of people conferring or presenting certain titles as though they had been officially recognised by the organisation.
According to the League, its distinguished Islamic chieftaincy titles are part of an established tradition used to recognise Muslims who have demonstrated outstanding service, commitment and contributions to Islam and the welfare of the Muslim community in Yoruba Land.
The organisation said the titles should not be duplicated, misrepresented or presented to the public as having been conferred by the League when they were not.
The League also released a list of current holders of some of its recognised titles.
They include Ambassador Sharafa Tunji Ishola as Baba Adinni of Yoruba Land; Alhaji Daud Makanjuola Akinola D-Darmak as Aare Musulumi of Yoruba Land; Asiwaju Dr Khamis Olatunde Badmus as Asiwaju Adinni of Yoruba Land; and Alhaja Sekinat Adekola as Iya Adinni of Yoruba Land.
Others listed are Alhaja Chief Sedeekat Bolade Aderibigbe, Iyalode Adinni of Yoruba Land; Alhaji Mustapha AbdulRahman Abiola Zico, Borokinni Adinni of Yoruba Land; Alhaji AbdulRasheed Olawoore Omo Oku-Orun, Seriki Adinni of Yoruba Land; and Alhaji AbdulGaniy Alaka, Giwa Adinni of Yoruba Land.
The list also includes Alhaji Moriwiyu Kayode Bakare, Balogun Adinni of Yoruba Land; and Olori Agba Moriliat Iyabode Adetona, Asiwaju Obinrin Adinni of Yoruba Land.
The League identified the late businessman and politician Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola as a former Baba Adinni of Yoruba Land, saying he received the title in the 1980s.
It also named the late AbdulAzeez Arisekola Alao as the first holder of the Aare Musulumi of Yoruba Land title, which was conferred on him in 1980. The position is currently held by Alhaji Daud Makanjuola Akinola D-Darmak, according to the League.
The organisation further listed other prominent former Islamic leaders and title holders, including the late AbdulYekinni Adeojo and Sheikh Akinola Garuba, a former Grand Chief Imam of Lagos and Vice President of the League.
The League said the continuity of the titles over the years demonstrates their place within its institutional heritage and traditions.
It therefore urged members of the public to exercise caution and verify claims concerning the conferment of Islamic chieftaincy titles attributed to the organisation.
