Senator Sharafadeen Alli has described the death of Ibadan senior chief and Babasale Musulumi of Ibadanland, Alhaji Lateef Oyelade, as great loss to Ibadan.
He stated this in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas.
Alhaji Lateef Adedoyin Oyelade, who died in the early hours of today, was a renown businessman and Ekefa-Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Alli, the Senate Committee Chairman on INEC, expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased. He prayed that Almighty Allah strengthen and comfort them at this difficult time.
He also sympathised with the friends of the late Chief Oyelade whose death he described as a great shock to the people of Ibadan and beyond.
“We join the people of Ibadan in mourning the loss of a remarkable leader. And we offer our sincere condolences to his family and the Muslim community of Ibadan,” he said.
Alli, who is also the Maye-Balogun of Ibadanland, said the contributions of the late Chief Oyelade to the development of Ibadan and philanthropy would be sorely missed.
He described the deceased as a man who lived a life dedicated to serving his community and upholding his Islamic faith.
“I am aware of the profound impact that the late Alhaji Lateef Oyelade has had on the lives of many people, particularly the less privileged in the society,” he said
Alli expressed hope that the good work the late Ibadan senior chief started would be sustained and his legacy would continue to thrive.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Muslim community of Ibadan who have lost a great leader and supporter.
“We pray that Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannat Firdaos.
“May the Almighty Allah also provide comfort and solace to his family as well as friends at this difficult time,” Alli stated in the statement.
