Saraki Eulogises Late Father, Oloye, at 12th Year Remembrance Special Prayers in Ilorn

Hammed Shittu in Ilorin 

Former Senate President, Dr.  Abubakar Bukola Saraki,yesterday, eulogised his late father, former Senate Leader Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki, otherwise called Oloye, saying his impact on life still resonates many years after his death.

Saraki stated this in Ilorin at his country home, during the 12th year remembrance special prayers organised to mark the death of the late politician.

The event was attended by the political associates, religious leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP).

Saraki , who was accompanied by his wife, Toyin, lauded his late father for his immeasurable sacrifice to humanity, noting that he still enjoys his influence in life.

“Twelve years ago, my father, Oloye, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki, passed away. In those twelve years, I have come to realise that when someone like him leaves, they are never truly gone.

“The impact of their lives echoes through ours in ways that shape us and guide us — sometimes in ways that we do not always understand.

“Today, as I look back, I am deeply grateful for the years I had with him. I still feel his influence in my life, guiding me in ways I could never have predicted.

“I pray that Almighty Allah (SWT) will continue to grant him a place amongst the righteous ones in Aljannah Firdaus.”

Meanwhile, the Fidau prayers were led by the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Dr Muhammad Bashir Soliu, supported by several other Islamic clerics. 

The Chief Imam prayed for the soul of Baba Saraki, and the family he left behind.

Delivering the first lecture, Shiekh Suleiman Danboronu,said the event presents another opportunity for those alive to reflect on the good deeds of the late Oloye and learn from them.

Danboronu stated that Baba Saraki’s philanthropic gesture would forever be remembered by the people of Ilorin Emirate, Kwara and beyond. He prayed for the continued repose of his soul. 

Sheikh Buhari Omo Musa, who delivered the second lecture, praised Baba Saraki for his virtues of forgiveness and compassion, during his time, which helped him to nurture relationships with people and even political enemies.