NewsOnline reports that a lawmaker representing Burra Constituency in Bauchi State, Hon. Ado Wakili is dead.
This online newspaper understands that Wakili died barely three days before the expiration of his tenure as a lawmaker after a brief illness, a statement issued by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Suleiman Abubakar said on Friday.
Abubakar in his condolence message, described the deceased as a brother, dependable colleague, and elder statesman who was seen as a father of all in the House.
According to the Speaker, the death of the member has deeply touched and pained all members and staff of the House.
“In deep pain but with total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, Speaker of Bauchi State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y Suleiman announced the passing away of a member representing Burra Constituency, Hon. Ado Wakili, after illness.”
“We lose a father, colleague, and great partner at a time when his constituency, the honourable House, and the State need his fatherly contributions the most.
“On behalf of the Honourable Members and staff of the House, I send my deep condolences to his family, the good people of Burra Constituency and Ningi Local Government Area.”
“May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Jannatul Firdaus.”
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