The Chief Imam of Egbaland in Ogun State, Sheikh Liadi Orunsolu on Tuesday died at the age of 98.
The Islamic scholar was the President-General, League of Imams Alfas in the state.
Daily Trust gathered that Orunsolu died at his home located at Grammar school, Abeokuta, in the early hours of Tuesday.
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He was reportedly suffering from “an old age sickness” before the start of Ramadan.
His remains would be buried by 4pm according to Islamic rites, at his residence in Abeokuta.