Chief Imam of Owo and Chairman, Ondo State League of Imams and Alfas, Ahmad Aladesawe, has passed away at the age of 91 years.
A Muslim leader in Owo, Kamorudeen Ishola, announced to newsmen on Tuesday, saying the Imam died on Monday evening at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo in Ondo State.
Ishola described the Imam as a respected Islamic scholar and community leader who devoted his life to the growth of Islam in the country.
According to him, the Imam will be buried according to Islamic rites by 2 pm on Tuesday in his home town, Owo, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.
Also, the National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations in Ondo State, has sympathised with his immediate family, the Owo Muslim community, and the nation at large for the monumental loss.
State Missioner of NACOMYO, Abdulwaasii Yusuf, said this in a statement, saying that the entire Muslim youth would miss the deceased.
“Baba is one of the most supportive pillars of NACOMYO and the greatest Islamic scholars ever lived in this part of the world especially in Ondo State.May Allah accept his good deeds, forgive his shortcomings and grant him Jannatul Fridaus. Aaameen,” Yusuf said.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Sheikh Aladesawe, before his passing, served as the Secretary General of Imams and Alfas in South West, Edo and Delta States.
Aladesawe was widely admired for his contributions to the growth of Islam and peace-building efforts across Ondo State and beyond.
Sympathisers have described his passing as a huge loss to the Muslim community and the state at large.
Prayers have been offered for Allah to grant his soul eternal rest in Aljana Fridaos.