BREAKING: Huge Tragedy, Tears as House of Reps Candidate Dies 4 Days to Election
- The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwanwakso, has been thrown into deep sorrow
- This is as the candidate representing Wudil/Garko House of Representatives Constituency, Alhaji Kamilu Ado Isa, was confirmed dead
- Reacting, Kwankwaso, who expressed sudden shock over the development, prayed for the soul of the departed and for the family he left behind
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A report by Daily Trust says the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) candidate in Wudil/Garko House of Representatives Constituency, Alhaji Kamilu Ado Isa is dead.
Isa, a former Assistant Comptroller General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), died after a brief illness on Monday, February 20.
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Isa died 4 days before presidential election
His death occurred four days before the presidential, senatorial and House of Representatives general elections.
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NNPP flagbearer, Kwankwaso reacts
In a condolence message to the late Isa's family, the presidential candidate of the NNPP, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, described his passing as a startling loss that has created an enormous void that can’t be filled.
He said the candidate dedicated his time, wealth and energy to the success of the party and his immediate community, praying for God Almighty to forgive his shortcomings.
“I am saddened by the loss of Hon. Kamilu Ado Isah, the NNPP House of Representatives Candidate for Wudil/Garko constituency.
“May the Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him eternal peace. My condolence to his family, friends and the NNPP Kano Chapter,” he said.
The late Isa was buried in Kano in line with Islamic rites.
2023 elections: INEC reveals what PDP must do following death of Abia governorship candidate
Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) directed the PDP in Abia state to conduct a fresh governorship primary election in the next 14 days to replace its governorship candidate, Professor Ikonne.
The electoral commission gave the directive following the death of Professor Ikonne on Wednesday, January 25. Festus Okoye, the INEC National Commissioner on Voter Education and Publicity, said the order was in line with the provision of the Electoral Act 2022.
Legit.ng notes that the INEC's directive will also apply to other parties.
2023 elections: List of top candidates who have died ahead of polls
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, a few candidates scheduled to contest for various seats in the polls, from the governorship to the state House of Assemblies, have died.
The sudden deaths mean the parties have to conduct fresh primaries to provide replacements, especially for the governorship seats.
Here is a list of the dead candidates;
Source: Legit.ng
