Nigerians react as Senator Ali Wakili of Bauchi dies at 58
Many Nigerians reacted as a journalist with the Voice of America, (VOA), Saleh Shehu Ashaka, announced the death of the All Progressives Congress Senator Ali Wakil from Bauchi state in a tweet on Saturday, March 17.
Earlier, the Nigerian number one citizen, President Muhammadu Buhari described the death of Senator Wakil as "an incalculable loss to Nigeria's democracy whose dedication to duty was remarkable and worthy of emulation."
Below are the reactions of some Nigerians to the death of the senator:
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that the president of the Senate Bukola Saraki and the speaker of House of Representatives, Yakubu have expressed sadness over the death of Senator Wakili.
The Senate president who was on his way to the family house of the vice president to felicitate with them on the wedding of his daughter, said that he was now on his way to the family House of the Wakili’s to commiserate with them on the passing of the senator.
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Source: Legit.ng