Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have expressed shock over the death of the former Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Barnabas Yusuf Bala (Bantex).
The governors in a statement signed by Kebbi State governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF),
Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, described the former Deputy Governor as a patriot whose death was a loss to the nation and the Nigerian progressive community.
The governors’ prayed for the repose of the soul of the late Barnabas Yusuf Bala (Bantex).
The statement read in part: “The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) received the death of His Excellency, Arc. Barnabas Yusuf Bala (Bantex), former Deputy Governor of Kaduna State with heavy heart and gratitude to God for a life well-lived. We join the family, Kaduna State Government, members of All Progressives Congress in Kaduna State and the nation, to pray for the repose of the soul of our dear and beloved Arc. Barnabas Yusuf Bala (Bantex). His death is a loss to the nation and the Nigerian progressive community.
“We pray to God Almighty to grant his family the fortitude to bear this heavy loss. May Allah reward all the good work of Arc Barnabas Yusuf Bala (Bantex), forgive his limitations and bless what he left behind.
“May the soul of Arc. Barnabas Yusuf Bala (Bantex) rest in peace.”
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