Governor Seyi Makinde Pays Tribute to Late Oyo Chief Imam
Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed his sadness and paid his tribute to the passing of the Chief Imam of Oyo Town, Imam Sheikh Mashood Abdul Ganiyy Adebayo Ajokidero.
The Pendulum Media had earlier reported the demise of the Chief Imam whose death was announced via his official Facebook page on Thursday.
The Governor speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa expressed his condolences to the Muslim Ummah in Oyo Town and Oyo State over the loss, stating that his death was a huge loss to the people of the state.
Makinde described the late Islamic cleric as a peacemaker, who worked peacefully with the Oyo Mesi, the sons, and daughters of Oyo as well as all segments of the society
The governor said: “I received the news of the death of our Baba, the Chief Imam of Oyo Town, Imam Sheikh Mashood Abdul Ganiyy Adebayo Ajokidero III, with total submission to the will of Allah.
“His death is a huge loss to the state because he contributed immensely to the growth of Islam and the development of Oyo State.
“I condole with all Oyo Mesi and the entire people of Oyo and the Muslim Ummah in the state.
“It is my prayer that the Almighty grants the late Chief Imam Sheikh Mashood Abdul Ganiyy Adebayo Ajokidero III, Aljanah Firdaus, and gives everyone he left behind the strength and courage to bear the loss.”
While praying to Allah to grant him Aljanah Firdaus, Engr. Makinde noted that the Imam played his part well in the development of the state and the growth of Islam.
He, however, prayed that Allah grants the Muslim Ummah, the family of the Chief Imam, and the entire Oyo community the fortitude to bear the loss of the revered Islamic leader.
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