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Imo State mourn the death of another Muslim leader: Alhaji Tijani Akubuo, pioneer of Islam in Igbo land 

by Muslim News Nigeria
6 years ago
in Features, Muslim News, News
Reading Time: 2 mins read
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Imo State mourn the death of another Muslim leader: Alhaji Tijani Akubuo, pioneer of Islam in Igbo land 

The entire Muslim community in Imo State has lost another illustrious Muslim ambassador, Alhaji Tijani Akubuo, the Omereoha 1 of Amaifeke Orlu.

Alhaji Akubuo, one of the pioneers of Islam in Igbo land from Oleme community in Amaifeke Orlu, the second largest city after Owerri, in Southeast Nigeria’s Imo state, returned to his Creator on Friday, November 1, at the age of 94.

Alhaji Tijani Akubuo

According to a family source, Alhaji Akubuo was had been sick for some years, although he constantly took medication and care of himself, Allah finally called him. He was among the few Igbos who embraced Islam before the Civil war in 1966. We’ll surely miss him and his contribution to Islam in his community. May Allah forgive his shortcomings.

The news of his glorious exit didn’t get prominence in the mainstream media unlike the passing of another Igbo Muslim leader, the Chief Imam of Imo State, Alhaji Dauda Anozie Onyeagocha, who died barely two weeks later, precisely on Tuesday, November 12.

Governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo state, in a press release commiserated with Muslims in the state on the death of Chief Imam, Alhaji Dauda Anozie Onyeagocha.

The Governor described Alhaji Onyeagocha as a peace loving leader who placed premium on the virtues of love and tolerance but no report(s) or tribute(s) in honour of Alhaji Akubuo, who singlehandedly built Orlu Central Mosque (Islamic centre) in 1960 which was commisioned by H.E. Kamil Al-Sharif, the former Ambassador of the Hashimite Kingdom of Jordan.

The late Akubo, before his death, also built small mosques where Muslim faithfuls living in nearby quarters observe five daily prayers.

The respected Chief and successful business mogul, who is one of the leaders of Muslim community in Imo State also built a lodge for thousands of Muslim corp members posted to serve their fatherland in the community.

the Omereoha 1 of Amaifeke Orlu

Speaking with Muslim News, one of his grand children, Fauzy expressed his disappointment over the media blackout, saying, “I’m really pained that despite his contribution to the community and growth of Islam, nobody heard of his demise.

“Maybe because some of the children are no longer Muslims but there are still many of them, including his daughter, Queen (Ugoeze) Hajia Dr Mrs. Fatima Emetumah who is currently the Amira (female President) of the Federation of Muslim Women Association of Nigeria, IMO State Chapter, and grandchildren who are practising Muslims. Alhamdulillah, he died as a Muslim.”

Muslim News gathered that due to his immense contribution to the development of Orlu community, Alhaji Akubuo was for long immortalized and named after the popular Alhaji Tijani street in Orlu town.

“His 40 days Fidau prayer will commence on 11th December at the central mosque Orlu, Inshaa Allah. We the the children and grand children including the Muslims of IMO State sincerely pray to the One whom our father had submitted to, to forgive him his sins, pardon his shortcomings, overlook his trespasses and reward him with a very high rank in Jannatul Firdaous. Amin,” Fauzy added.

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Comments 15

  1. Momodu Rabiat says:
    6 years ago

    May Allah forgives his shortcoming and rest his soul in Aljantul- firdaus, Aameen

    Reply
  2. Gani latilo says:
    6 years ago

    May His soul rest in perfect peace. My condolence message to the family and entire Muslim IMO state may Allah be with you.

    Reply
    • Shola Abdul says:
      6 years ago

      May Allah be merciful to his soul and accept him amongst His favorite in Aljanatul firdaous. Ameenah.

      Reply
  3. Amasa Mohammed Tukur says:
    6 years ago

    May Allah forgive his sins, overlook his shortcomings and admit him in jannatul firdaus.

    Reply
  4. Adamu Umaru says:
    6 years ago

    May Allah Grants aljannah firdausi

    Reply
    • ABDULLAHI Ibrahim madaki says:
      6 years ago

      May Allah grants him aljanna fidaus and forgive his short coming AMEEN

      Reply
  5. Balarabe Usman says:
    6 years ago

    Inna lillah as inna ilaihi rajiun,may Allah swt forgive him and give his the fortitude to bear the loss.

    Reply
  6. Muhammad Bukhari says:
    6 years ago

    Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun,may Allah swt forgive him and admit him in Jannatul Firdaus

    Reply
  7. Aminu Alhaji says:
    6 years ago

    May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace

    Reply
  8. Ahmad Adamu says:
    6 years ago

    May Allah the most High grant him eternal rest of Jannah Furdous

    Reply
  9. Misbahu Karefa says:
    6 years ago

    May Allah accept him and reward him with Jannatil Firdaus. His death is indeed a big lost to Muslim Ummah and socking to Islam in Igbo land.
    May Allah forgive him

    Reply
  10. Muhibullah Adebimpe says:
    6 years ago

    May Allah reward him with Jannatul Fridaus

    Reply
  11. Adebayo Samad says:
    6 years ago

    May Allah accept his home coming.Aamin.

    Reply
  12. Alhaji Anyachonkeya Abdullahi Chuks says:
    6 years ago

    May Allah accept, forgive his soul and strengthen those he left behind.

    Reply
  13. Waheed says:
    6 years ago

    Allahumo ighfirlau war amhu. Ameen

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