Tears, Mourning as President Buhari Loses 1 Important Dignitary
- President Muhammadu Buhari has lost a valued friend following the death of one of his classmates
- Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said that Abba Ali - Buhari's classmate - died on Tuesday, February 14
- Ali until his death was a member of the Federal Judicial Service Commission and the chairman of the Forum of Classmates of the Government College in Katsina state
The death of Abba Ali, a former chairman of the Forum of Classmates of Government College Kastina has thrown President Muhammadu Buhari into a state of mourning.
The Punch reports that Ali, a classmate of President Buhari during his time at the Government College in Katsina died on Tuesday, February 14.
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Ali before his death had served as the chairman of the Forum of Classmates which included the president and other members of their set from Government College Katsina.
Garba Shehu, the presidential spokesperson in a statement released on Tuesday, February 14, said that President Buhari said he has lost a valued friend following Ali's passing.
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President Buhari has lost a valued friend
Shehu added that the president described his late friend as a complete gentleman who had a nuanced understanding of issues.
President Buhari was quoted saying:
“I have lost a valued friend.”
“I have had the honour of knowing him from our early days. He is leaving us with countless memories. We will greatly miss him."
Until his death, the late Abba Ali was a member of the Federal Judicial Service Commission
Buhari mourns as top former northern governor loses wife
The death of Hajiya Atika, the wife of a former governor of Sokoto state threw the president into a state of mourning.
President Muhammadu Buhari in condoling with the former governor and lawmaker said such a loss is difficult to handle.
The president also prayed for the repose of the soul of Hajiya Atika and comfort for Senator Wamakko and his entire family.
Nigeria at 62: Senator Wamakko calls for prayers for a stable nation
In other news, an ex-executive governor of Sokoto state, Aliyu Wamakko, has urged Nigerians hopeful.
Senator Wamakko in his Independence Day message urged Nigerians to continue to pray for the stability of the country.
He stated that the current challenge of the country is only a phase and that it will all soon become history.
Source: Legit.ng
