Nigeria's former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola, has extended his heartfelt condolences to former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, following the passing of a senior family member.
A Pillar of the Family Departs
The sad news concerns the demise of Alhaji Mufasiu Alabi Amosun, the revered head of the Amosun family. He passed away on Friday, December 17, 2025, at the age of 78. In a personally signed condolence message made public the same day, Ambassador Isola expressed his profound grief and solidarity with the bereaved family and community.
Ambassador Isola's Heartfelt Tribute
In his message, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola stated that he joined countless indigenes of Ogun State, Egbaland, the Owu Kingdom, and specifically the Amosun family in mourning this painful loss. He described the late Alhaji Mufasiu Alabi Amosun as a monumental figure whose absence would be deeply felt.
"The passing of Alhaji Mufasiu Alabi Amosun—the revered head of the Amosun family—is a monumental loss, not only to his family but to our dear state and the wider community," Isola said.
He eulogised the deceased as a quiet but steady pillar, a custodian of family values, and an emblem of dignity and discipline. The ambassador highlighted the late octogenarian's life of simplicity, patience, and profound God-consciousness, noting that his gentle strength and impeccable character left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
Prayers for the Departed and the Bereaved
Ambassador Isola offered prayers for the soul of the departed, asking the Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, illuminate his grave, and grant him a place among the righteous in Al-Jannatul Firdaus.
He directed his commiseration specifically to his brother, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, and the entire Amosun family, praying that Allah grants them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. "I stand with the family in this solemn hour of grief, praying that Allah envelop them with comfort and peace," the former envoy concluded.
The death of such a respected family patriarch marks a significant moment of reflection and mourning for the prominent Amosun family and their associates across Ogun State and beyond.
