Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Ahmed Idris Wase, has commiserated with Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on the death of his father Mal. Musa Kwankwaso who died at the age of 93.
In a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Umar Muhammad Puma, on Friday, the Deputy Speaker described the death of the traditional ruler at this critical period as painful and a huge loss.
“I received the news of the death of His Royal Highness, Makaman Karaye Mal Musa Kwankwaso with great shock. It is unfortunate that the nation would lose such a forthright and peaceful leader. His demise is indeed an irreparable loss to the people of Kano state and of course the entire nation.
“His contribution to nation-building will always remain a reference point to many of us. He was such an exceptional traditional ruler, father and great statesman.
“I wish to sincerely condole with Senator Rabiu Kwankwatso, the immediate family and the people of Kano state over this sad news.
“Death is an inevitable end for every human being and we should accept this as an act of God. I pray that Almighty Allah would grant the departed Jannatal Firdaus. I also pray to Almighty Allah to grant the entire family and Kano state the fortitude to bear the loss.”
