President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief at the news of the passing of Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim, former governor of Yobe State and Senator representing Yobe East.
A statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), said, on behalf of the Federal Government, the President extended his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family, friends, and associates of the late Senator and the government and people of Yobe State.
”Former Governor Ibrahim was a personal friend and a consummate leader who served the people of Yobe with dedication during his extensive political career.
”As a senator for 12 years, his wealth of experience was a guiding force in the National Assembly. Generations to come will remember him for always placing the progress and welfare of the people at the heart of his service,” the statement quoted the President as saying.
President Tinubu prayed that Almighty God grant the departed statesman eternal rest.
On his part, Former President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday expressed grief over the death of a founding member of the All Progressives Congress, a former Senator who was the first civilian governor of Yobe State, Alhaji Bukar Abba Ibrahim.
In a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, Buhari said “I’am deeply saddened by the demise of Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim. I convey my deepest condolences to the family he left behind and the government and people of Yobe State.
“With his death, I have lost a friend whom I knew for decades, a political associate who shared my views on many issues. His insights and nuanced understanding of the people governed had no parallels. May Allah forgive his shortcomings,” said the former President.
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