The Baba Adinni, who holds the Order of the Federal Republic award, according to information, died on Tuesday.
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Sanwo-Olu, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary Gboyega Akosile on Tuesday, described Sheikh Abou, as a respected leader, who has contributed immensely to the propagation of Islam in Lagos and Nigeria as a whole.
Tinubu praised Sheikh Abou for his steadfastness and extraordinary life of service to God. Baba Adinni is also the Executive Chairman of Lagos Central Mosque and Chairman, Board of Trustees of Muslim Community of Lagos State.
Gbajabiamila said attaining 99 years is a blessing and favour from the Almighty Allah, which should not be taken for granted, saying the Baba Adinni is worth celebrating.
The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students has faulted the appointment of Alhaji Sarafa Ishola, the Baba Adinni of Yorubaland, as campaign Director General of the Allied People’s Movement, a party that has links with Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State.
Saraki, who is the Baba Adinni of Ansar-ul- Islam Worldwide, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, said the appointment was well deserved and described Imam AbdulAzeez as a consummate scholar, highly educated and enlightened religious leader whose tenure will witness immense growth and development in NASFAT.