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Aregbesola Mourns, Declares “Departures & Losses Are Painful”
“left our realm to the higher station”
Former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola is in mourning.
The ex-governor with a huge clasp on the grassroots politics of Osun state provided reason in a narrative that reads…
“I join the family, students, friends, followers, admirers and the Muslim Ummah in Osogbo and South West to mourn the transition of Sheik Abdulwahab Banni Afonta.
Sheik Afonta was a consummate Islamic scholar and preacher. He was also a consummate social justice advocate and ethical and morality promoter.
He was an early ally of our Osun Renaissance movement. He was steadfast with us till his translation.
“Departures and losses are usually painful. Nevertheless, they fill us with nostalgia about their person and character. But arrivals and recoveries are joyous and exhilarating. That is life on this realm.
The Sheik has left our realm to the higher station and the unending paradox of life prevails.
As we deeply mourn the translation of Sheik Abdulwahab Banni Afonta, we must pray for the highest station for him in Jannah, strength for the family to bear his departure and capacity to advance his works and legacy.
Inna Lilahi Wa Hinna Illahi Rajiun”
Aregbesola is devout and influential stakeholder in Nigeria’s Islamic community.
