President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the Na’Abba family, the government, and the people of Kano State over the passing of Ghali Umar Na’Abba, former Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The late Na’Abba was Speaker of the House Representatives following the return of democracy in Nigeria from 1999 to 2003, succeeding Salisu Buhari.
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President Tinubu, according to his media aide, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement, expressed profound grief at the loss, recalling the contributions of the late ex-lawmaker to nation-building through legislation, advocacy, and policy.
He said the president recalled Speaker Na’Abba’s determined struggle to defend the functionality and role of the legislature in governance, describing him as a disciplined and resolute politician.
He said Tinubu prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed and comfort for those who mourned.
