Coronavirus: Suspension of Jum’at Prayers in Osun

The Grand Imaam of the State of Osun and President, League of Imaams and Alfas, Sheikh Musa Animasahun has instructed that all central mosques in the State suspend Jumaat prayers from today and until further notice.

In a statement made available to newsmen, the Grand Imaam observed that the step became necessary in view of the spread of the dreaded Corona virus which one prays does not get to Osun,yet,precautionary measures have to be taken.

Sheikh Animashaun also added that the directive is in line with the State Government’s instruction that all public gatherings be suspended as a check against the pandemic.

The Chief Imaam therefore enjoins all Imaams of central mosques to adhere to this and inform the congregation appropriately.