The children of the late Alhaji Raheem Durojaye, a revered political and community leader in Saki, have held special prayers in his honour, seeking Allah’s blessings, guidance and protection for the family ahead of the final burial celebration scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The prayer session, held on Thursday, October 29, was organised to commemorate the deceased, who was the head of the Ajibise family in the Ogidigbo area of Saki and died at the age of 84.
Delivering the sermon, the preacher ,Sheikh Mujeeb Rubbah Elefi extolled the virtues of the late Durojaye, describing him as a man of exemplary character who bequeathed an enduring legacy to his children and the wider community.
He urged the bereaved family to uphold the noble values and principles that defined the life of their late patriarch, while offering prayers for Allah’s continued guidance and intervention in their affairs.
The children and other family members also supplicated to Almighty Allah to accept their prayers, grant them long life and prosperity, and endow them with the wisdom and strength to preserve the legacy of their deceased father.
Meanwhile, the family has announced Saturday, October 31, 2026, for the 40-day Fidau prayer in honour of the late Durojaye.
The religious gathering is scheduled to take place at Ansar-Deen High School, Saki, and is expected to attract family members, political associates, traditional rulers, community leaders, friends and other well-wishers.
The family expressed profound appreciation to individuals and groups who had identified with them through prayers, condolence visits and other gestures of solidarity since the demise of their patriarch.
They further prayed that Almighty Allah would forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, grant him Al-Jannatul Firdaus and strengthen the family to remain steadfast in preserving his cherished legacy.