…Governor describes late cleric as one of Ilorin’s finest Muslim scholars
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih (OON), who passed away on Monday morning in Abuja at the age of 75.
In a condolence message issued on Monday, the Governor said the death of the Chief Imam was a painful loss to Ilorin Emirate, Kwara State, and the wider Muslim community.
AbdulRazaq described the late Sheikh Muhammad Bashir as a leading light in Islamic scholarship, noting that he represented one of the finest traditions of Muslim learning in the history of Ilorin.
“The passing of the Chief Imam, shocking and saddening as it is, reminds us that even great men answer the call of their Creator,” the Governor said.
He noted that the late cleric would be remembered for his depth of knowledge, patience, humility, and his conduct as the spiritual leader of Muslims in the state.
The Governor extended his condolences to the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari (OFR), the Ilorin Emirate, the Kwara State Council of Ulamah, and the family of the deceased.
He prayed Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the late Chief Imam, accept his service, grant him Al-jannah Firdaus, and give his family and the Muslim community the strength to bear the loss.
Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih served as Chief Imam of Ilorin until his death and was widely respected for his scholarship and leadership across the state.
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