Ajimobi Mourns Chief Imam’S Death

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has commiserated with the Muslim community in the state, the League of Imams and Alfas in the South-West, the family, friends and associates over the death of the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Busari Suara.

The governor, in a statement issued in Ibadan on Thursday, by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Festus Adedayo, said the death of the Chief Imam, who was also the President-General of the League of Imams and Alfas in the South-West, including Edo and Delta State, was very unfortunate and disheartening.

He described him as a religious leader, who used his position to ensure cohesion among the Islamic faithful, not only in Ibadanland, but, in the entire South-West zone of the country.

Ajimobi also praised the late Chief Imam for his commitment to the peaceful co-existence of the Muslims with the adherents of other religions in the state.

“The death of our father, Sheikh Busari Suara Haruna III, came to me as a rude shock. He will forever be remembered as a religious leader who used his position to better the lot of the Islamic faithful and the society.

“The late Chief Imam was a pillar of support to our government. His wise counsel were of tremendous help in the achievements, so far, recorded by our administration. He will forever be remembered for his fatherly role,’’ he said.