The President of The Gobir Foundation and former Governorship Aspirant in the 2019 general elections in Kwara State, Waziri Yakubu Garba Gobir has expressed sadness over the death of the Grand Khalifa of Tijjaniyah in Kwara State, Sheikh Abdulrahman Yusuf Maiyaki.

In a condolence message released by his media office in Ilorin, Waziri described the late Khalifa as an inspirational leader and Islamic teacher of repute who will be solely missed by his adherents, admirers and the entire Muslim Ummah.

He was an Islamic leader who radiated peace and calmness. He was a leading light.

Condolences go out to His Royal Highness, The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, CFR, the entire Ilorin Emirate and particularly the illustrious Maiyaki family for this irreparable loss. May Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive the deceased of his shortcomings and grant him Aljanah Firdaus. Amin.