President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of late Sen. Mustapha Bukar, who died on Wednesday, April 4, in Abuja.
The late Senator represented Katsina North Senatorial District before his death following an illness.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Buhari, who arrived at the residence of the late senator as 6:00 pm on Friday, said the deceased was his very close ally “in difficulties and in joy.”
“His death has deeply touched me personally and officially,” the president said, adding that Nigeria would miss the wisdom and political sagacity of Bukar.
President Buhari vpaid a condolence visit to the family of Senator Bukar in Daura. Photo source: Bashir Ahmed
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Buhari prayed fervently for the repose of the soul of the deceased and urged the family to bear the irreplaceable loss.
He described Bukar as humble, honest hardworking and God fearing personality who placed national interest above all other considerations.
“He played politics with decency, decorum and understanding; his death is a personal loss to me and the nation in general.”
The president is expected to leave Daura on Monday. Photo source: Bashir Ahmed
Responding, Abdullahi Bukar, elder brother to the deceased, thanked the president and said the family was very appreciative of the visit.
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NAN reports that the President was in company of the Governor Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari.
President Buhari is expected to depart Daura on Monday.
NAIJ.com earlier reported that President of the Senate, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday, April 4, expressed deep sorrow over the death of the senator representing Katsina North, Senator Mustapha Bukar.
In a statement by the Senate president’s special adviser, media and publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, Saraki described the death of Senator Bukar as one too many coming a few weeks after the Red Chamber lost Senator Ali Wakili.
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Source: Naija.ng