Senator Ogembe mourns Ebiraland Chief Imam’s death

The senator representing Kogi central senatorial district, Ahmed Ogembe, has described the death of the central Chief Imam of Ebira land, Alhaji Musa Galadima, as a great to the Ebira nation.

He said the Islamic scholar, who passed on Friday morning would be remembered for his contributions to the development of the area.

The senator in a statement on Sunday said he was saddened by the death of the Islamic scholar whose wealth of knowledge has impacted the lives of many.

Ogembe noted that Alhaji Galadima’s tenure as the Chief Imam of Ebira central mosque would forever be remembered for fostering peace and unity among religious groups in Kogi central and beyond.

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“He was a devout Muslim leader, committed businessman and prominent scholar.

“It’s sad we have lost a statesman and religious leader whose zest for uprightness and capacity for impartation would be greatly missed by all and sundry,” he said.

Ogembe urged all to imbibe the decent life which the late Islamic leader preached and lived for.

He prayed for Allah’s mercy for the deceased Iman and for the fortitude to bear the loss by his family and all well-wishers he left behind.