Aiyedatiwa mourns Ondo Chief Imam, Aladesawe

By Precious Oluwole

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has expressed grief over the death of Sheikh (Dr.) Imam Alhaji Mayor Ahmad Olagoke Aladesawe, the Chief Imam of Owo.

Aladesawe, who died at the age of 91, was until his passing the Chairman of the League of Imams and Alfas in Ondo State and the Secretary-General of the League in the Southwest, Edo and Delta states.

In a condolence message on Tuesday, Governor Aiyedatiwa described the late cleric as a revered spiritual leader whose life was devoted to the service of Allah and humanity.

“He was a cleric of uncommon wisdom and a source of inspiration to the Muslim Ummah and the larger society. He will be remembered for his commitment to peace, unity and moral guidance,” the Governor said.

While commiserating with his family, the Muslim community and the people of Owo, the Governor urged them to take solace in the impactful life the late Imam lived.

He prayed Allah to forgive Aladesawe’s shortcomings and grant him Aljannah Firdaus.