President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sympathy with the Muslim Ummah over the passing of prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello.
This was contained in a condolence message signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
“President Tinubu affirms that the cerebral scholar lived to serve the Almighty Allah and humanity with his unusual insight into the Holy Quran, depth of wisdom, and the gift of interpretation, which provided peace, comfort, and guidance for many.”
According to the statement, the President believes Sheikh Bello’s discovery of divine purpose at an early age and commitment to long hours of prayers, studying, and meditation shaped his message and the destiny of many Muslims within and outside the country.
He further acknowledged the Islamic cleric’s unwavering position on charity, peace, and civil order, frequently counselling leaders on the importance of trust, honesty, and fairness as cornerstones for good governance.
The President prayed that Almighty Allah grants eternal peace to the soul of the departed cleric and comfort his family while urging an approximation of his legacies during his sojourn on earth.
NPO reports that the cleric passed on Friday at the age of 84.