Tinubu: Muyideen Bello’s death is a painful loss — he was a cerebral scholar

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of Muyideen Bello, a renowned Islamic scholar and preacher.

The cleric, an indigene of Oyo state, passed away on Friday at the age of 84.

In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the presidential spokesperson, Tinubu described the late Bello as a cerebral scholar, noting that his demise is a loss to the Muslim community.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu shares in the pain of loss with the Muslim Ummah over the passing at the age of 84, the highly revered Islamic Scholar Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello,” the statement reads.

“President Tinubu affirms that the cerebral scholar lived to serve the Almighty Allah and humanity with his unusual insight into the Holy Quran, depth of wisdom, and the gift of interpretation, which provided peace, comfort, and guidance for many.

“The President believes Sheikh Bello’s discovery of divine purpose at an early age and commitment to long hours of prayers, studying, and meditation shaped his message and the destiny of many Muslims within and outside the country.

“President Tinubu acknowledges the Islamic cleric’s unwavering position on charity, peace, and civil order, frequently counselling leaders on the importance of trust, honesty, and fairness as cornerstones for good governance.”

Tinubu sympathised with Bello’s family and encouraged them to take solace in the peerless legacy he left behind.