Dare Babalola
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of revered Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, describing him as a “moral compass” whose wisdom and guidance left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s spiritual and social fabric.
In a statement by presidential aide Bayo Onanuga on Thursday, Tinubu stated that he received the news of his he demise of the late Sheikh with “profound sadness and a deep sense of loss”.
The statement added, “The President mourns the late leader of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood, describing him as a moral compass who dedicated his life to teaching and preaching.
“President Tinubu says Sheikh Bauchi’s loss is monumental not only to his family and teeming followers but also to the nation.”
President Tinubu recalled the blessings and moral support he received from the late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi in the run-up to the 2023 election.
“Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi was a teacher, a father and a voice of moderation and reason. As both a preacher and a notable exegete of the Holy Quran, he was an advocate of peace and piety. His death has created a huge void,” the President stated.
Furthermore, President Tinubu condoled with the Sheikh’s followers across the country and beyond for the irreparable loss.
He also urged them to immortalise the late cleric by holding on to his teachings of peaceful coexistence, strengthening their relationship with God and being kind to humanity.
The Islamic cleric died in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 102.
