Kwara governor mourns Chief Imam of Ilorin’s passing
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih (OON). The governor described the late cleric as a symbol of exemplary Islamic scholarship and humility. He noted that the loss is significant for the Ilorin Emirate, Kwara State, and the wider Muslim community. AbdulRazaq praised the Chief Imam’s lifelong dedication to promoting peace, unity, and moral guidance.
What we know
- Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih died on Monday in Abuja at the age of 75 after a brief illness.
- AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq described the late Chief Imam as one of the finest products of Islamic scholarship in Ilorin’s history.
- The governor extended condolences to the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, the Ilorin Emirate, the Kwara State Council of Ulama, and the family of the deceased.
- AbdulRazaq highlighted the Chief Imam’s humility, patience, and unwavering dedication to Islam and the Muslim community.
- The late cleric was widely respected for promoting peace, tolerance, and unity within the Muslim community.
