By Kamil Opeyemi
A former Governor of Osun Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has described as an embodiment of morality and crusade against social injustice, the late Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abdulwaha Banni Afonta.
Afonta died last Saturday in Osogbo, the state capital. Reacting to his death, Aregbesola, in a special message on Afonta’s death, said “He was also a consummate social justice advocate, ethical and morality promoter.
“He was an early ally of our Osun Renaissance movement. He was steadfast with us till his translation.” Afonta’s mosque, located near the popular Nelson Mandela Freedom Park, Osogbo, was popular for Friday’s preaching where many trooped to listen and prayer.
NPO Reports learnt that while serving as Governor of Osun, Afonta’s mosque was one of the major mosques where he observed Jumat prayers.
Commenting further on the death, the former Minister of Interior said, “Departures and losses are usually painful. Nevertheless, they fill us with nostalgia about their person and character.
“But arrivals and recoveries are joyous and exhilarating. That is life on this realm. The Sheik has left our realm to the higher station and the unending paradox of life prevails.”