Former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has mourned the death of Justice Ahmed Lemu, that foremost Islamic cleric and jurist, whose death was announced in early hours of Thursday December 24, 2020.
His son, Nurudeen Lemu announced the passing away of the renowned Islamic scholar.
Atiku, in his condolence message, noted that the deceased was a ”foremost jurist, Islamic teacher, humanist and a philanthropist”.
According to him, “his death at such a time, when Nigeria needs his counsel, is a huge loss”.
He prayed that almighty Allah forgives the Sheikh and also sent condolences to the family and friends of the Lemu’s.
In a tweet, Atiku said: “Innalillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raji’un! Sheikh Justice Ahmed Lemu, OFR was a foremost jurist, Islamic teacher, humanist and philanthropist. His death, at such a time, when the sectors he had served, including Nigeria, still needs his counsel, is a huge loss. He will be sorely missed.
May his family be comforted. On behalf of my family, I convey my deepest condolences to the Lemu family, the Judiciary, Islamic Ulama and the Government and People of Niger State over the loss.
