Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Suara, dies, buried

THE Chief Imam of Ibadanland and President, League of Imams and Alfas in the South-West, including Edo and Delta states, Sheik Busari Suara, is dead.

The cleric, who died after a brief illness, had since been buried according to Islamic rites. He was aged 93.

The late Imam was described as a God-fearing cleric whose contribution to the growth of Islam cannot be forgotten.

In his condolence message, Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State commiserated with the Muslim community in the state, the League of Imams and Alfas in the South-West, the family, friends and associates of Sheikh Busari Suara Haruna III, over the death of Busari.

In a statement issued in Ibadan yesterday by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Festus Adedayo, the governor said the death of the Chief Imam, who was also the President-General of the League of Imams and Alfas in the South-West, including Edo and Delta States, was very unfortunate and disheartening.

He described Sheikh Haruna as a religious leader who used his position to ensure cohesion among the Islamic faithful, not only in Ibadanland, but also in the entire South-West zone of the country.