The Palace of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has dismissed wild speculations milling around that a new Chief Imam has been appointed for Oyo.

In a statement on Monday, Bode Durojaiye, Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, urged the public to disregard the unfounded, baseless, and wicked information.

He said no candidate has been chosen for the number one Islamic seat in Oyo town.

"The selection of a new Chief Imam of Oyo is undergoing due process and wider consultations and His Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba Yeye, the Alaafin and Paramount Ruler of Oyo Kingdom has urged the people to remain and peaceful, as the rightful choice will be made in due course.

"It should also be noted that ONLY His Imperial Majesty has the Exclusive Preserve to appoint a new Chief Imam for the town," Durojaiye said.

ASA