By Olamide FAKEYE
Nigeria – The Baba Adinni of Yorubaland, Edo, Delta and former Nigeria High Commissioner to United Kingdom, UK, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola OFR, has paid a condolence visit to the League of Imams and Alfas of Ota Aworiland to commiserate with them on the passage of Fadelatu Sheikh Al-Imam Sodiq Buhari Aina-Aladi, the late Grand Imam of Ota Aworiland, and to congratulate Fadelatu Sheikh Al-Imam Ibrahim Sabeeq Aina ‘Aladi on his installation as the new Grand Imam.
The Grand Imam of Ota Aworiland, Fadelatu Sheikh Al-Imam Ibrahim Sabeeq Aina ‘Aladi, welcomed Ambassador Isola and expressed his gratitude for the visit.
He praised Ambassador Isola’s leadership style, noting that his visit embodied his ability to connect and interact with the community.
The Grand Imam presented Ambassador Isola with gifts, symbolizing the league’s appreciation for his support and solidarity.
Ambassador Isola, in his remarks commended the late Grand Imam, Sheikh Sodiq, for his exceptional leadership and service to the Muslim community.
He also congratulated the new Grand Imam, Sheikh Ibrahim Sabeeq, on his well-deserved appointment, acknowledging his reputation as a clergy with impeccable character, a revered scholar, and a beacon of religious tolerance.
The Baba Adinni of Yorubaland, also visited the graveyard of Fadelatu Sheikh Al-Imam Sodiq Buhari Aina-Aladi, where he offered special prayers for the deceased to demonstrate his respect for the late Grand Imam and his commitment to upholding Islamic values.
The gifts presented to Ambassador Isola signify the league’s appreciation for his support and solidarity, while his visit to the graveyard underscores the importance of honoring and remembering the deceased, as emphasized in Islamic tradition.
The visit was a testament to Ambassador Isola’s commitment to fostering unity and solidarity among the Muslim community. His presence was a source of comfort and inspiration to the people of Ota Aworiland, demonstrating his dedication to promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding.