JUST IN: Emir of Ilorin appoints new Chief Imam

The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has appointed Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki as the new Chief Imam Fulani of the Ilorin Emirate. The announcement was made via a statement issued by the Emir’s Personal Assistant, Abdulraheem Muritala.

Sheikh Dasuki emerged successful after a rigorous selection process that included several prominent Islamic scholars vying for the spiritual position. He succeeds Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Salihu, who passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 75. The late cleric had served as the 12th Chief Imam of Ilorin from 1983 until his death and was considered a highly influential Islamic leader in Kwara State.

The Emir expressed confidence in Sheikh Dasuki's ability to provide spiritual guidance and leadership to the Muslim community. The statement noted that Sheikh Dasuki is a grandson of the 8th Chief Imam, Sheikh Ibrahim Dasuki Imam Fulani Agaka, and the son of the 10th Chief Imam, Sheikh Maliki bn Dasuki Agaka. His background includes significant contributions to Islamic education and propagation.

Prior to his appointment, Sheikh Dasuki founded and managed Darul Bisharah Arabic and Islamic Studies. He also led prayers at Afsat Oloriegbe Memorial Mosque and presented an Islamic program on Radio Kwara. His academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Shari’ah from Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt, a diploma from Ahmadu Bello University, and he is currently pursuing a Master’s degree at Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin.

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The appointment follows a rigorous selection process in which Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani emerged victorious among several distinguished scholars vying for this prestigious spiritual leadership position.