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The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, former Minister of Communications and General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Tajudeen Olanrewaju (retd), Emir of Argungu, Muhammadu Samaila Mera, the Iralepo of Isinkan, Oba Oluwagbemiga Ogo Olofin-Adimula, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, the Osolo of Isolo in Akure South Local, Oba Edward Kolawole Adejoyegbe Adewole and others have mourned the demise of Prince Kasumu Yesufu Adefaka.
The former banker of the defunct Trust Bank, Cooperative Bank and Officer of Ondo State Cooperative and Marketing Produce Union (OSCMPU) and the Galadima Muslim Community of Akure Kingdom died on Saturday at 104.
The heir of the Adefaka family, Mr. Babatunde Saliu Adefaka, confirmed the demise of his father in a statement.
“Our father actually ended in peace while with us, his children, during a virtual family meeting that started at 11pm on Friday January 3 and lasted until his death at 1:30am on Saturday January 4.
“We will miss him greatly because, in spite of everything, he brought us up based on values and respect for good names and contentment. Our father was a clean and pure-minded leader of men who solved problems for families across religious lines and communities. May God accept him as a good servant. Amiin.”
According to him: “Among the children of my father we have myself, a former banker, a former Leventis manager, a stock broker, federal civil servants, Deputy Comptroller of Immigration, a matron of public hospital and a journalist, media proprietor and member of the Media Team of Sultan of Sokoto Caliphate, among others.
De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, a socio-cultural organisation for Lagos State indigenes, in a condolence message by its Secretary General, Mr. Yomi Tokosi, and addressed to the children, said: “We hope you find some comfort that Papa died at a very ripe age of 104 and lived to see his children, grandchildren and even great grandchildren.
“We offer you our thoughts, prayers and well wishes during this bereavement period. It is our prayer that the Almighty God will grant you the determination to bear the irremediable loss May his gentle and beautiful soul rest in Paradise.”
The Sultan prayed for the repose of his soul, saying, “every soul shall taste death at Allah’s appointed time!! May He grant him and us Firdaus, amin. Our condolences and prayers are with the entire family.”
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In his own condolence, Major General Olanrewaju described Papa Adefaka as a leader who did well for his community and Islam.
Addressing his son, who is his media and publicity consultant, General Olanrewaju said: “Bashir, please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your father, Late Alhaji Kasumu Yesufu Adefaka, whose death was announced today.
“Your father was a Prince of Akure and a prominent prince of Isolo Palace in Akure. Your father lived a life of fulfilment, with a chequered career history in the cocoa industry. The old man died at a very advanced age, which should make the entire children and families to be proud of and be grateful to Allah Subhanau Wa Ta’ala.
“You talked so much about how you loved your dad, but I know how deeply his absence would be felt by you. But let your love for him guide you.
“Your father was a devout Muslim and kept to his Islamic faith until he breathed his last and you are following in his footsteps. Listen to this quote: “SAY NOT IN GRIEF ‘he is no more’. BUT IN THANKFULNESS THAT HE WAS,” he said.
In his reaction, the Emir of Argungu said: “May Allah have mercy on him and grant him Jannatul Firdaus. May He also grant you and the entire family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. Amin. Please accept my condolences.”
Oba Olofin-Adimula described him as a man of great character and love, noting that “his influence will continue to guide us all. His legacy is a beacon of light in our lives. Am deeply sorry, my brother.”
The Osolo of Isolo said the entire kingdom “celebrates the life of Alhaji (Kasumu Yesufu Adefaka) not only as a Prince in Isolo but also as a remarkable contributor to the peaceful coexistence of religions in Isolo Land.”
