The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR has expressed deep sadness over the demise of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Shaykh (Dr) Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih OON.

Alhaji Sulu-Gambari, in a condolence message issued by his Press Secretary, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, described the demise of the cleric as a colossal loss to the Ilorin Emirate, the entire Muslim Ummah and humanity in general.

The Emir said: "Inna lillahi waina ilaehi roji'un, it is with total submission to the will of Almighty Allah that we receive the news of the demise of the 12th Chief of Ilorin, Shaykh Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih Onida OON.

"He was a cleric with unique features, intelligence, honesty, loyalty, dedication and tolerance. His demise has caused us in Ilorin Emirate great sadness of no particular measure. We reflect on his lifetime as a man of great of honour and piety.

"Late Imam Solih was full of wisdom and he was notable for unifying the entire Muslim clerics as well as promotion of inter-religious harmony in the state.

"The Janazah will hold at the Palace Square of the Emir of Ilorin by 4pm today, Monday 19th January 2026."

Alhaji Sulu-Gambari therefore prayed Almighty Allah to grant Shaykh Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih OON absolute forgiveness, accept his good deeds and admit him into Al-janatul firdaos. Signed:

Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona
Press Secretary to HRH Emir of Ilorin
Monday 19th January 2026