BREAKING: Veteran Kano Politician Dies as Governor Abba Yusuf Mourns, Photo Emerges
- The governor of Kano state, Abba Yusuf, has expressed profound condolences to the family of the recently deceased Alhaji Hamza Hula Bichi
- In a statement released by the governor, Yusuf conveyed his feelings of sadness at the loss of Alhaji Hula Bichi
- The Kano governor stressed the significant contributions Hula Bichi made towards the development of the state
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 6-year-experience covering politics in Nigeria
Kano, Kano state - Alhaji Hamza Abdu Farar Hula Bichi, dubbed a “distinguished veteran politician”, is dead.
Legit.ng reports that Alhaji Hula Bichi is well-known in Kano political circle.
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Yusuf mourns notable Kano indigene, Hula Bichi
Late Hula Bichi is a leader in the struggle for civil rights in the colossal northwest Nigerian state.
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Reacting to the seasoned politician's demise, the Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, wrote on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, January 10:
“I commiserate with the families of Alhaji Wada Sinkin and Alhaji Hamza Abdu Farar Hula Bichi, over their recent passing.
“The two distinguished veteran politicians fought bravely for the civic rights of their people, and they leave a significant vacuum that will take long to fill.
“May the Almighty Allah grant them Jannatul Firdaus, Ameen.”
Kano billionaire’s granddaughter is dead
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that business tycoon, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, lost one of his granddaughters, Batulu Alhassan Baba Ahmad Dantata.
Batulu died in Kano at the age of 40 after a prolonged battle with sickle cell.
Kano scholar, Yusuf Ali, dies at 73
Legit.ng also reported that Kano state was thrown into mourning following the death of a renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yusuf Ali.
The popular Kano cleric died at the age of 73. His demise was announced by his politician son, Muslihu Yusuf Ali, via a Facebook post.
Yusuf grieves as "little friend" dies
Meanwhile, Governor Yusuf expressed his 'deep sadness' at the passing of Asmau Sani, a cancer patient.
In November 2023, the Kano governor visited now-late Sani, whom he called "my little friend", as she continued her recuperation before her scheduled departure to India for further treatment.
The eight-year-old caught the attention of Governor Yusuf on social media after requesting N1.5 million in assistance. But she later died despite Governor Yusuf's intervention.
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