Aiyedatiwa, Kekemeke, Adefiranye Pay Glowing Tributes
Muslims have been urged to live righteous lives and remain conscious of the hereafter, as death remains inevitable for every human being, regardless of status or position in society.
The Mufti of the Nigeria's Southwest States , Sheikh Batuta Bello, gave the charge on Thursday while delivering a sermon at the eight-day Fidau prayer for the late Alhaji Idris Ojakunle Takuro in Ayesan, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The late Takuro, who died at the age of 78 after a brief illness, was a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a former councillor represented Ayesan ward under the defunct National Republican Convention (NRC) between 1989 and 1990.
In his sermon, Sheikh Bello stressed the importance of Muslims serving as role models in society by practising the teachings of Islam and emulating the exemplary lifestyle of Prophet Muhammad in their daily activities.
He described the world as a temporary abode for mankind, noting that the hereafter remained the permanent destination of every soul.
He added that good deeds, unwavering faith and sacrifices in the service of Almighty Allah were essential to attaining Aljanah Firdaus.
The Islamic cleric described the deceased as a devoted Muslim whose contributions would be greatly missed by his family, the Ayesan community, particularly members of his mosque, and Ondo State at large.
He urged Muslims to emulate the deceased's commitment to the propagation of Islam while calling on his children and other family members to sustain the bond of unity, love and togetherness.
Sheikh Bello prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased and grant him Aljanah Firdaus.
He also prayed for long life, good health and divine guidance for his son, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Amidu Takuro, other children and members of the family.
Speaking on behalf of the family, a son to the deceased,Hon. Amidu Takuro described his father as a great man who demonstrated exceptional love and care for the entire family, extending his fatherly affection beyond his biological children.
He said the death of his father was a rude shock, adding that his wise counsel, fatherly guidance and commitment to the welfare of the family would be greatly missed.
The family expressed appreciation to members of the Ondo State Executive Council, local government chairmen and councillors across the 18 local government areas, political associates and members of the APC in Odigbo Local Government for their solidarity and support during the family's difficult moment.
The local government and chieftaincy affairs commissioner, specifically commended Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for the confidence reposed in him and for gracing the occasion, describing the governor as a leader per excellence.
The late Alhaji Takuro is survived by Hon. Amidu Takuro, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, other children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Dignitaries at the Fidau prayer includes ; the Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami (mni); Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji; Secretary to the State Government, Dr Taiwo Fasoranti, Ondo South APC senatorial candidate as well as the candidate for Ileoluj/Okeigbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency, Dr Isaac Kekemeke and Hon Festus Adefiranye respectfully.
Others were the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Prince Segun Omojuwa the State chairman of the National Road Transport Workers; Comrade Odudu Ademola, Special Adviser to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Legislative Matters, Rt. Hon. Iroju Ogundeji; other government functionaries, traditional rulers, Islamic clerics, political associates and members of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Ondo State chapter.
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