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Muhammadu Buhari, Sanwo-Olu mourn Ndubuisi Kanu

Ezekiel Johnson
Ezekiel Johnson
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President Muhammadu Buhari and Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have expressed their condolences over the death of former Military Administrator of Lagos State Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (rtd).

Kanu who was the chairman of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, died at the age of 77 on Wednesday, at a hospital in Lagos after a brief illness.

Muhammadu Buhari, in his condolence message issued by his media aide, Mallam Garba Shehu, prayed for God’s covering over all his loved ones.

The statement reads in part: “The President condoles with all professional colleagues of the gallant military officer, who distinguished himself in all positions and responsibilities during service, taking up more daunting, but historically rewarding challenges like speaking up for the weak and vulnerable, and the struggle for the country’s return to democratic government.

“President Buhari believes late Rear Admiral Kanu’s credentials in serving the nation, as a career military officer and as an activist with NADECO in actualising the June 12, 1993 mandate, remains commendable and will continue to inspire younger generations on patriotism.

“The President prays for the repose of the soul of the elder statesman.”

The statement by Sanwo-Olu as issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, reads in part: “On behalf of the Government and people of Lagos State, I want to express my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and comrades of late Ndubuisi Kanu as well as the Nigerian Navy, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the country in general.

“As one of Nigeria’s advocates of good governance, restructuring and true federalism, the late Ndubusi Kanu will be sorely missed by the people.”

He added: “The death of Rear Admiral Kanu is a colossal loss to the country. He made lots of positive impact and contribution during his lifetime to the growth and development of Lagos State and Nigeria. He fought, along with several other patriots tirelessly for a united Nigeria during his days in the Nigerian Navy as well as a member of pro-democracy group after he retired from service.

“He wrote his name in gold as a tireless fighter and an advocate of democratic government. He played a leading role as chieftain of NADECO in the agitation for the actualisation of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election and return of civilian government in May 29, 1999.”

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