Katsina State Governor Dikko Umar Radda yesterday formally condoled with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
The governor, who sent the condolence message on behalf of himself, the traditional emirate council across the state, and the people of the state, described the former President’s death as painful and the leader irreplaceable.
He said: “It is with an extremely heavy heart that I, on behalf of the government and good people of Katsina State, extend our deepest condolences to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; His Royal Highness, Alhaji Umar Faruk Umar, the Emir of Daura; and the entire Daura Emirate; the Buhari family and all Nigerians over the painful demise of our beloved former President, General Muhammadu Buhari.
“The loss of this elder statesman has left an irreplaceable void in our hearts and a vacuum that will be difficult to fill.
“Throughout his illustrious career, from his days as a young military officer to his tenure as Nigeria’s democratically elected President, Baba Buhari remained steadfast in his commitment to national unity and the welfare of the common man.
“His legacy of transparency, accountability, and selfless service will forever remain etched in our hearts.
“While we take solace in the fact that former President Buhari lived a fulfilled life in the service of God and country, we pray that Almighty Allah grants his gentle soul Al-Janah Firdaus and gives his family, friends, and all Nigerians the fortitude to bear this monumental loss.”
