A fresh leadership crisis has erupted within the Muslim community in Ho, Volta Region, after a new Chief Imam, Alhaji Ali Muniru, was installed at the Asogli Palace despite an ongoing court case over the rightful occupant of the position.
The installation, conducted under the supervision of Asogli traditional authorities, has sparked outrage among a section of Muslim stakeholders, who argue that the act violates Islamic norms and disregards judicial proceedings already before the Ho High Court.
Addressing a press conference shortly after the ceremony, spokesperson Osumanu Musa Abiaduka accused the Asogli State of overstepping its traditional mandate.
“We shall not hesitate to take legal action against the said installed Imam and the Asogli State for meddling in a religious matter that does not fall within traditional jurisdiction,”
he warned.
The dispute centres on two claimants, Alhaji Alfa Anas, who has acted as regional Imam since the death of his predecessor, and Alhaji Ali Muniru, who traces his lineage to a former holder of the title.
Community youth leader Sahaliu Mohammed Kidza stressed that the position of Chief Imam is not hereditary.
“Imamship is earned through knowledge and service, not lineage. Alhaji Alfa Anas has served faithfully for 17 years and deserves recognition as the legitimate leader,”
he said.
The stakeholders also expressed disappointment over the alleged involvement of the Volta Regional Minister, describing his participation in the installation as inappropriate given the matter’s pending court status.
Calling for calm, the group urged Muslims in Ho to remain peaceful while awaiting a fair ruling from the judiciary.
“We have confidence in the courts to protect our faith, our laws, and our unity,”
Abiaduka concluded.
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