Kano Governor Yusuf Reacts as Colleague Loses Eldest Son, Mother: “Deeply Sorrowful”

• The governor of Kano state Abba Kabir Yusuf has reacted to the tragedy recorded in Jigawa state on Thursday
• Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa state on Thursday loses his son, Abdulwahab Umar Namadi, in a fatal car accident, barely 24 hours after his mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi, reportedly died
• In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Governor Yusuf expressed deep sadness and encouraged Governor Namadi

TheTalk.NG journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano state has reacted as his Jigawa state counterpart, Umar Namadi loses his eldest son, aged 24.

Kano Governor Yusuf reacts as Jigawa governor loses his son and mother.
Photo credit: Abba Kabir Yusuf, @uanamadiSource: Facebook

Recall that Namadi lost his son, Abdulwahab Namadi, in a road accident along the Dutse-Kafin-Hausa road on Thursday, December 26.

His death came barely 24 hours after the governor’s mother died on Wednesday, December 25.

The late Abdulwahab was buried on Thursday evening in Kafin Hausa town according to Islamic rites.

Yusuf reacts as Jigawa gov loses eldest son

In a statement on Thursday, Yusuf extended his heartfelt condolences to Namadi over the death of his son.

As reported by the Punch, the governor described Abdulwahab’s death as a “tremendous tragedy, not only for the Namadi’s family but for Jigawa state and the entire region”.

“This is a deeply sorrowful moment for Jigawa State. I pray that the Almighty Allah grants Abdulwahab eternal rest in Jannatul Firdaus and comforts the Namadi family and the people of Jigawa State during this moment of grief,” Yusuf said.

Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, spokesperson to the Kano governor, confirmed the statement on Thursday.

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Kwara governor grieves as ex-commissioner dies

In a related development, TheTalk.NG reported that Kwara state governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq expressed grief over the demise of AbdulRaheem Adisa, a former commissioner of information in the state.

Adisa reportedly died at 91 on Thursday, December 25 and was subsequently buried at the Muslim Cemetery, Osere, Ilorin, the state capital.

The deceased was a former executive chairman of Moro LGA and also served as the Editor in Chief of The Herald, the state newspaper.

Source: TheTalk.NG

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