Ibadan North East LG Boss, Akintayo, Offers Condolences On Passing Of Mufti Sheikh Abdulfatai Alaga
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North East Local Government, Hon. Ibrahim Akintayo, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Muslim Umar and the entire Muslim community, following the passing of the Grand Mufti of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdulfatai Alaga.
In a statement released, on Wednesday, by his Information Officer, Ikeoye Oyetoro, Akintayo, who is also the Aare Akeweje of Oyo State, joined in mourning alongside the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde, and the Chief Imam of Ibadan, along with the entire League of Imams of Ibadan North East.
The Council Boss, while highlighting the late Sheikh’s unwavering commitment and tireless efforts in fostering unity among the Muslim community and beyond, lamented that Sheikh Alaga’s demise has left an irreplaceable void among Muslims in the State.
The Chairman acknowledged the profound impact Sheikh Alaga had on the community, particularly in the renovation of Agodi Gate Eid and the Iwo Road Central Mosque, emphasizing the role played by Sheikh Alaga in promoting religious harmony within the state.
“As Ibadan mourns the loss of a revered spiritual leader, the legacy left by Sheikh Abdulfatai Alaga will undoubtedly be cherished and remembered for years to come,” Akintayo stated.
The Chairman, therefore, extended his deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and followers of Sheikh Abdulfatai Alaga during this difficult time and prayed that Allah would forgive his shortcomings.
