Kwankwaso Mourns as Prominent Kano Politician is Bereaved: “Moment of Grief”
- Kano political heavyweight Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso offered condolences to Habibu Saleh after the passing of his mother
- Senator Kwankwaso expressed solidarity with NDC's Saleh and his grieving family during this painful time
- Kwankwaso, in a statement seen by Legit.ng, prayed for the deceased's place in Jannatul Firdaus and the family's strength
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Kano, Kano state - Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, running mate to Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has sent his “deepest condolences” to Habibu Saleh, the party’s candidate for Fagge State constituency, Kano state, for the 2027 elections.
Legit.ng learnt that Saleh lost his mother, Hajiya Aisha Saleh Mailemo.
Source: Twitter
According to a statement on Thursday, July 30, which he personally signed, the former Kano governor stood in solidarity with Saleh, the bereaved family, and “all those affected by this painful loss.”
His statement read:
“I extend my deepest condolences to our dedicated supporter and candidate for Fagge State Constituency, Hon. Habibu Saleh, on the passing of his beloved mother, Hajiya Aisha Saleh Mailemo.
“The loss of a mother is profound and irreplaceable. In this moment of grief, I stand in solidarity with Hon. Habibu, his family, and all those affected by this painful loss.
“May Almighty Allah grant her the highest place in Jannatul Firdaus and grant the entire family patience and fortitude. Ameen."
Read Kwankwaso's X post, which includes a photo of the deceased, below:
Tinubu mourns Amaechi's mother
In the same vein, President Bola Tinubu expressed sadness over the death of Mary Amaechi, mother of former Rivers state governor and ex-minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, describing her as a woman whose life exemplified faith, sacrifice and selfless service.
Tinubu said the late matriarch was deeply committed to the Catholic faith and devoted to raising children who dedicated themselves to public service.
The president said Mrs Amaechi’s life reflected the virtues of love, kindness, perseverance and sacrifice, qualities that endeared her to those who knew her.
Obi mourns prominent Obidient
Similarly, Obi mourned the death of a member of the Obidient Movement from Edo state, Benedict Inaede.
Obi described Inaede’s death as a painful and irreplaceable loss to the Obidient family.
The presidential hopeful extended condolences to Inaede’s family on behalf of himself and the entire Obidient Movement.
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Kwankwaso sad over death of Jigawa politician
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Senator Kwankwaso expressed sadness over the demise of Mallam Mukhtari Ibrahim Gagarawa, a political leader in Jigawa state.
Kwankwaso extended his "deepest condolences" to his associates in the northwest state.
The late Gagarawa was a former chairman of Gagarawa Local Government Area (LGA).
Source: Legit.ng
