Tinubu mourns popular Islamic scholar, Muyideen Ajani Bello

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the demise of popular Islamic scholar and renowned preacher, Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello. 

Tribune Online reports that the fearless Ibadan-born preacher died on Friday at the of 84 years. 

The President, in a condolence statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the death of the highly revered Islamic Scholar as a painful loss, commiserating with Muslim Ummah over the loss. 

“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. 

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“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. 

“President Tinubu acknowledges 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 statement reads.

The President, however, prayed for the soul of the deceased while urging an approximation of his legacies.

He added, “The President prays that Almighty Allah will receive the soul of the departed cleric and comfort his family while urging an approximation of his legacies during his sojourn on earth.”

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