Saraki, Ali, Mohammed, Other Dignitaries Attend Fidau Prayer Held For Late Suleiman Maja In Ilorin As Islamic Clerics Call Death Ultimate Leveler 

Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, attended the fidau prayer held for late Alhaji Suleiman Yusuf Kayode Maja in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, which also had family members, religious leaders and political associates of the deceased politician in attendance.

The late Maja was until his death last week, a top loyalist of the Saraki political dynasty and a close friend of the Saraki family.

The former Senate President’s Press Officer on Local Matters, Mr. Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, noted in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com that Dr Saraki, who is the Waziri of Ilorin, commiserated with children of the deceased politician and the entire Maja family over his passing.

He added that the late Maja will be remembered for his unwavering loyalty, commitment and sacrifices for the Saraki Political family till his last breath.

The Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Soliu, who presided over the prayer session, prayed for Alhaji Maja and the family he has left behind.

While urging those present to emulate the good deeds of the late Kwara politician, the Islamic cleric also appreciated Saraki’s role in the life of Alhaji Maja and his support for his associates.

The Chief Imam, who prayed  for Saraki, also remembered his mother , Mrs Florence Saraki and prayed for the repose of her soul.

A special prayer was also held for Saraki by Islamic scholars in the Ilorin Emirate led by the Mufti of Ilorin, Alhaji Sulyman Faruq Onikijipa.

Other Islamic clerics who delivered sermons at the event include Alhaji Suleiman Danboronu and Shiekh Abdulrasaq Aduagba.

The clerics, in their separate sermons, underscored the significance and lessons of death to mankind, admonishing the powerful class in society to remember death as a leveller.

According to them, death should be a lesson to everyone as we have witnessed the lives of those who misused power, positions and resources.

Dignitaries including the state PDP Chairman, Hon Babatunde Mohammed, former rep Ahmad Ali, and Alhaji Ladi Hassan attended the fidau prayer to pay their last respects to the late Alhaji Suleiman Yusuf Kayode Maja who impacted many lives during his time on the planet earth.

The statement noted that Saraki also visited the family of the late Engr. Yusuf Aliyu, another close associate who died a few months ago.

‘The former Senate President was received by the head of the family and former Rector of Kaduna Polytechnic, Dr Ayinla Aliyu.

Saraki thereafter visited the Gambari family House of the Gobirs to pay a condolence visit to the family over the death of Sarikin Gobir, Captain Muhammad Yusuf Gobir. 

He offered his deepest condolences and words of comfort while asking Almighty Allah (SWT) to grant Alhaji Muhammad Yusuf Gobir  Aljanah Firdaus and the family the fortitude to bear the loss’ the statement added-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you