Date: 2021-05-07

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has condoled with the Chief of Imam of Ilorin Sheikh Muhammad Bashir over the sudden death of his wife Alhaja Hafsot Bashir, describing the incident as sad.

In a statement issued in Ilorin, the state capital, the Governor said: "On behalf of the people and government of Kwara State, I send my heartfelt condolences to the Chief Imam and the entire family on this very sad news. It is one tragedy too many, but we are consoled by the inevitability of death, the decree of Allah who gives and takes life, and the obligation for believers to submit to His Will under whatever shades.

"I pray the Almighty Allah to forgive Alhaja Hafsot her shortcomings and admit her into Al-Jannah Firdaus. We also beseech Him to comfort the Chief Imam and his family, and grant everyone succeeding Alhaja longer life and the grace to continue to serve Allah." Rafiu Ajakaye

Chief Press Secretary to the Governor

May 7, 2021