The chairman of Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo state, Honourable Lateef Akorede has lost his brother, Alfa Karomorudeen Ishola Lawal Akorede (Kamorisi) who died on 21st January, 2024, at 51 years old.
Akorede in a statement, on Wednesday, thanked family, friends and other sympathizers praying God grant the departed soul Al Jannah Firdaus.
The statement read: “‘To whom much is giving much is expected’. I sincerely appreciate all the dignitaries, business associates, political leaders /associates, religion bodies friends locally and internationally that came to sympathize with me and the entire family of Lawal (Akorede) on the demise of our son, brother, uncle, Alfa Karomorudeen Ishola Lawal Akorede (Kamorisi) who answered the greatest call of Almighty Allah on 21st January, 2024 at age 51.
“The entire family of Late Alhaji Nejeemdeen Akorede used this medium to express our unreserved gratitude as we held the 3 days Fidau prayer today, 23rd January, 2024 at his Igboora residence. The lecture was delivered by the two renowned Islamic scholars and lecturers:
“1. Fadilat Sheik Alhaji Abd’Ganiyu Ambali Gbededun, 2. Fadilat Sheik Alhaji Abd’ Wasiu Jaqmal Atayese (Omo baba Lagege).
“Our heartfelt gratitude will not be completed without acknowledging the presence of the underlisted galaxy of individuals for their presence and strong supports:
“Hon., Dr. Anthony Adepoju Adebayo; Honorable Member Representing Ibarapa North/Central Federal Constituency and Deputy Chairman House Committee on Federal Character 10th Assembly .
“Otunba Seye Famojuro; Hon.Gbenga Obalowo (Executive Chairman Ibarapa East LG); Hon.Adedoyin ADEOYE (Executive Chairman Ibarapa Central LG); Hon. Olushola Adeleke (The PDP Chairmanship Flag bearer ,Ibarapa central LG)
“Hon. Solomon Ogunjimi (former executive chairman,Ibarapa North LG); Hon. Mrs Olufunmilayo Orisadeyi, Former Commissioner for Special Duties; Executive and Legislative Council,Ibarapa North LG
“Fadilat Sheik Alhaji Fasasi Orimadegun (Chief Imam, Igangan &President League of Imams and Alfas Ibarapa Chapter); HRM.Oba Adelere Adebare Wuyi (Oni Idiyan of Idiyan Land .Other traditional leaders
“Prof. Akinola Kehinde Akinlabi ( Rector, Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology Igboora,Oyo state; Alhaji Lateef Ajeleye Konkobilo (Aaree Muslimi Ajorosun Ibadan); Chief Sunday Adepoju (Agarahuu); Alhaji Ademola Adeoye (4th Vice Chairman, PMS Oyo state;
“Mr.Kayode Double Kay, Chairman Importer and Exporter Association Ibarapa Zone; Alhaji Abd’Wasiu Jimoh (Always); Alhaji Hakeem Salami; Alhaji Gasali Fasasi Asakaa; Alhaji Wasiu Arulaa and his entourage from Okehio; PDP faithful across Ibarapa zone and Oyo state at Large.
“Management and Staff of Ibarapa North Local Government, Ayete; among others that are present or unavoidable absent; Students Associations/ Bodies
“It’s heartening to see the outpouring of support from dignitaries, associates, and friends during this difficult time. May the memories of Alfa Karomorudeen bring comfort to the family and Friends he left behind.
“We are sincerely grateful.”