President Bola Tinubu is saddened over the demise of Ghali Umar Na’Abba, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Rotimi Akeredolu, the immediate past governor of Ondo State.
Na’Abba, 65, and Akeredolu, 67, passed on in the early hours of Wednesday due to an ailment.
In a condolence message for the past Speaker signed by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngalale, President Tinubu described Na’Abba as a disciplined and resolute politician.
He expressed profound grief at the loss, recalling the contributions of the late ex-lawmaker to nation-building through legislation, advocacy, and policy.
President Tinubu mourns former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Umar Na'abba
President Bola Tinubu sympathizes with the Na'Abba family, the government, and the people of Kano State over the passing of Ghali Umar Na'Abba (CFR), former Speaker of the House of… pic.twitter.com/dvSD7fno49— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) December 27, 2023
The President, in a message he signed, said Akeredolu’s death is a “national tragedy.”
“Rotimi has played his role well and left us untimely. We will never see his likes again,” said President Tinubu.
“Let me tell the people of Ondo State that I am grieving with you. We will honour Rotimi’s memory and make sure his legacy of service is never forgotten.”
I MOURN MY FEARLESS BROTHER, ROTIMI AKEREDOLU
It is a difficult task to have to pen a tribute and sing a dirge for a departing soul. It is a more difficult job in our African culture when one is compelled to do so for a younger person. Here I am with the difficult job of… pic.twitter.com/NtMfttDSir
— Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) December 27, 2023
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