MUSWEN condoles with League of Imams on passing of Sheikh Aladesawe, Chief Imam of Owo
By KEMI KASUMU
The late Ondo State Chairman of League of Imams and Alfas, who was buried at his Okeogun, Owo, Ondo State residence, according to Islamic rites, on Tuesday September 16, 2025, passed away Monday at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo at the age of 91.
The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has sent out it’s condolences upon receiving news of the passing of Sheikh Ahmad Oladoke Aladesawe, the Chief Imam of Owo and Secretary-General, League of Imams and Alfas, South West, Edo and Delta, which occurred on Monday September 15, 2025.
These were contained in a press statement by the MUSWEN President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo FCS, and Executive Secretary, Professor Muslih Tayo Yahya, Tuesday morning.
The late Ondo State Chairman of League of Imams and Alfas, who was buried at his Okeogun, Owo, Ondo State residence, according to Islamic rites, on Tuesday September 16, 2025, passed away Monday at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo at the age of 91.
“The death of Sheikh Ahmad Oladoke Aladesawe at the age of 91 occurred on Monday, 15th September, 2025 night, leaving a void in the hearts of the Muslim Community, the people of Owo Kingdom, and the entire South West region.
“It added that “Sheikh Aladesawe was more than a religious leader; he was a paragon of Islamic scholarship and devotion, a pillar of community service, and a unifying force for peace and progress among Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
“As Chairman of the Ondo State League of Imams and Alfas, he played a pivotal role in fostering dialogue, promoting religious harmony, and advancing the welfare of the ummah in Ondo State and beyond.
“His dedication to education, da’wah (Islamic propagation), and social justice inspired countless individuals and organizations, including MUSWEN, where his wise counsel was invaluable in our collective efforts to uplift the Muslim community of the entire South West Nigeria.
“MUSWEN extends its heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the late Sheikh; Alhaji Jamiu Ekungba, the Baba Adinni of Owo Kingdom; the Owo Muslim Community; the Ondo State League of Imams and Alfas; the Olowo of Owo Kingdom; His Excellency the Governor of Ondo State, and all who were touched by his exemplary life.
“We pray that Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus (the highest paradise), and grant his family, loved ones, and the entire community the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
“May Allah’s infinite mercy envelop us all during this time of grief,” said the statement.
It further said that “In this moment of mourning, let us reflect on the legacy of Sheikh Aladesawe and rededicate ourselves to the values he championed: faith, unity, and service to humanity.
“MUSWEN calls on all Muslims to increase their acts of worship, including prayers for the deceased, as we navigate this period of bereavement.”
