The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has announced the death of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Shaykh Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih OON.
In a condolence message issued on Monday by his Press Secretary, Dr Abdulazeez Arowona, the Emir conveyed the news of the cleric’s passing and expressed acceptance of Allah’s will. According to multiple reports, the Chief Imam died early Monday at the age of 75.
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. It is with total submission to the will of Almighty Allah that we receive the news of the demise of the 12th Chief of Ilorin, Shaykh Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih Onida OON,” the Emir said.
The Emir described the late cleric as a man of intelligence, honesty, loyalty, dedication, and tolerance, noting that his death has brought profound sadness to the Ilorin Emirate. He also highlighted the Imam’s role in fostering unity among Muslim clerics and promoting inter-religious harmony in the state.
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“Late Imam Solih was full of wisdom, and he was notable for unifying the entire Muslim clerics as well as promoting inter-religious harmony in the state,” Sulu-Gambari said.
The Emir announced that the janazah prayers for the late Chief Imam would hold at the Palace Square of the Emir of Ilorin at 4 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026. He also offered prayers for the deceased, asking Almighty Allah to forgive him, accept his good deeds, and grant him admission into Al-janatul firdaos.