Governor Akinwunmi Ambode
of Lagos State, on Sunday, expressed sadness over the death of the highly
revered Chief Imam of Lagos, Sheikh Garuba Ibrahim Akinola.
The Governor in a
condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna,
described the development as a great loss to the Muslim Community, the State
and the country in general.
He said the late cleric
would be sorely missed and remembered for his bold and courageous sermons which
stood him out in the present-day Nigeria.
The Governor said the late
cleric was a great man of God who spoke truth to power not minding whose ox was
gored, and contributed immensely to the growth and development of the State.
He said: “It is with deep
sense of great loss but total submission to the will of God that I note the
demise of the Chief Imam of our dear State, Alhaji Garuba Akinola. He was
indeed a respected cleric who was always mindful of his integrity and used his
sermons to engineer positive changes in the behaviour and character of his
followers.
“He was a devout Muslim;
humanist and bridge builder and would be remembered for his fairness, boldness
and thought-provoking sermons.”
Governor Ambode, while
commiserating with the family of the late cleric, urged them to take solace in
the fact that he lived a fulfilled life and contributed immensely to the
peaceful coexistence in the State until his demise.
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