Minutes To Event, Confusion Reigns Over Where Ajimobi Will Be Buried

The checks by societynow.ng revealed that minutes to the appointed burial time of former Governor Abiola Ajimobi today, Sunday June 28, 2020 confusion still reigns over his final resting place.

This development is based on  conflicting messages circulating about town by his family who wants him buried at the Mosque that he built and the Islamic scholars who insist such a move is against the tenets of Islam.

Samples of the messages are reproduced – unedited.

Burial arrangements for His Excellency Senator Abiola Ajimobi

Details of the funeral ceremony of His Excellency Senator Abiola Ajimobi have been released by the family. 

In close consultation with the governments of Lagos and Oyo States, the date for the burial ceremony has been announced. Barring any changes, his body will be interred at the Senator Ishaq Abiola Ajimobi Central Mosque at Oke Ado, Ibadan at 12noon on Sunday the 28th of June 2020 after the traditional Muslim prayers. 

To ensure that strict COVID-19 protocols are adhered to and in light of the current circumstances of our national health challenges, the family appeals to the public to observe strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols in their participation. Furthermore, details of the live media coverage of the funeral ceremony will be made public by tomorrow. 

In the near future, details of a larger funeral gathering will be announced where a lot more of his well wishers will have the opportunity to pay him their respect. 

Signed

Bolaji Tunji

SA Media

*RESOLVED NOW*

*Alh Kunle Sanni Shared Now at 22:30hrs:*

Alhamdulilah,  the rigmarole  surrounding  where Alhaj  Ishaq Abiola  Ajimobi  would  be buried  has been resolved. Prayer on his remains would  be at  Ishaq  Abiola  Ajimobi  Mosque  at 11am.  HE WOULD  NOT BE BURIED  IN THE MOSQUE. 

Internment would be in one of his houses  which I don’t  have the authority  to mention.  If there is need for that, the family  would  do so. Only few people  would be admitted in the Mosque  because  of the Corona virus  protocol.  Let brothers  and sisters  who have no invitation  stay at home  and pray for the repose of the soul of this benefactor  of the Muslim  Ummah.

Once again  I thank all brothers  and sisters  for their  concern.  Let  me state  that the Muslim  community  of Oyo state were only admonishing,  sermonising , advocating and advising based on the Shariah. Final decision  is beyond  us. If we had our way he would  be buried  in one of the Muslim  Makbaras (cemeteries) scattered  all over Ibadan  but that would  be a tall dream. That is where all of us would  wish to be buried.  Let us continue  praying that Allah be Merciful  on us and halt this pandemic 

Thanks for your  patience  and  perseverance

: *Ajimobi will not be buried at his Oke Ado Mosque*

 Thee  concerns and comments by our brothers on this platform are all well noted and appreciated.

Please note that, H.E. Sen. Ajimobi will not be buried in the premises of the Mosque. Prayers will only be offered by a few invited clerics and close family members in the Mosque.

We are very mindful of all the protocols and the limitations on social gathering, which we will never run foul of.

The information that came out was only meant not to keep us all in the dark.

Your concerns that things be done rightly is most appreciated

May Almighty Allah reward us all and accept the return of our brother, Sen. Ishaq Abiola Ajimobi.

– – Alh Shiyanbade, SA To Sen Ajimobi On Community Relations & Secretary, MUSCOY

FURTHER DETAILS OF H.E ABIOLA AJIMOBI’s FUNERAL 

Following the release of details for the funeral of the immediate past Governor of Oyo state, His Excellency SENATOR ABIOLA AJIMOBI, the family wishes to reiterate its desire to hold the event in strict compliance with COVID-19 funeral protocols.

Essentially, only religious clerics who have been invited should assemble at the venue of the funeral, which is the Senator Ishaq Abiola Ajimobi Central Mosque in Oke-Ado.

Other sympathizers and well-wishers are kindly advised to join the event through the link below to view the live coverage from 12 noon, Sunday, the 28th June, 2020.

https://linktr.ee/AjimobiLivesOn

Thank you.

Signed:

…………………

Bolaji Tunji

SA Media