Abubakar Kawu Baraje Foundation (ABKF), today, (Wednesday) held a special prayer for the repose of the soul of late former Senator representing Kwara South Senatorial District and member of the Board of trustees of Foundation, Senator Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim.
The programme was held at the premises of the Abubakar Kawu Baraje Arabic and Islamic College, along Gerewu area, Ilorin.
Leading the prayer session, an Islamic scholar, Sheikh Abdulkadir Maimasa, emphasized the importance of praying for the deceased.
Sheikh Maimasa prayed for Late Senator Ibrahim, his family, Ojoku town, the country home of the deceased.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Governing and Management Board of Abubakar Kawu Baraje of the College and retired Grand Khadi, Kwara State Shariah Court of Appeal, Justice Solihu Olohuntoyin Muhammed, spoke on the personalty of the departed lawmaker.
His word, “Our late brother, meant different person to different people. But for us here, he was a good and committed person, who truly loved God and served Allah with all he had genuinely.
“His death was a personal loss to various individuals under different guide”, he added .
Speaking in the same vein, the Chairman, Board of Trustee, Abubakar Kawu Baraje Foundation (AKBF), Lawyer Adebayo Oba Adelodun, SAN, described the late Senator as a worthy member of the Foundation and very hardworking member of the board.
According to him, he contributed both materially and financially and made himself available to attend to every needs of the foundation.
Adelodun confirmed that Late Senator Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim, was a committed member of the board of trustees and a good Muslim as well.
In his words, the founder of the Foundation and Tafida Ngeri of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, also spoke on the many qualities and commitments of the late Lawmaker.
He particularly mentioned various efforts the deceased made in the formation and sustenance of the foundation.
Baraje said, “He was one of the brains behind the formation of the foundation.
According to him, he was too good and did everything possible to sustain the foundation.
The Tafida, said further that, “if we as a foundation chooses to pick a day, week, month and year to be praying for his soul, will not be enough”.
He thanked the Olojoku, Oba AbdulRazaq Afolabi was ably represented by his wife and family for attending the Fidau prayer .
Prominent personalities present at the occasion, include Chairman, Governing Board, Justice S.O. Mohammed, former Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Prof Alli Ahmad, former State Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, Engr. Kola Shittu, former Commissioner for Health, Hon. Atolagbe Alege, former National President, IEDPU, Ambassador Shiek AbdulAzeez, Former Chief of Staff, Alhaji Ladi Hassan, Hajia Nimota Ibrahim, former member, Kwara State House of Assembly, among others.
Late Senator Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim died on 17th April, 2024 at the age of 57.
He was a member of Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP).
