By James Ogunnaike
Chief Imam of Egbaland, Alhaj Liadi Orunsolu, on Tuesday, died at the age of 98.
Though the cause of his death was not known, it was gathered that the late Orunsolu died in his house located in Abeokuta on Tuesday morning.
Orunsolu, until his death, was the President-General, League of Imams Alfas in Ogun State.
He has been buried according to Islamic rites.
Orunsolu lived a pious, worthy life— Abiodun
In his tribute, Governor Dapo Abiodun described late Orunsolu as a colossus, who lived a pious, worthy and commendable life.
The governor, in a condolence message, said: “Baba Orunsolu lived a pious, worthy and highly commendable life that will be remembered by posterity. I urge all Muslims in the state to immortalise him by living the virtues of love, peace, and good neighbourliness he lived and propagated.”
He added that the death of the late cleric marked the end of an era and a great personal loss.
According to Abiodun, “I will…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
