The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of two serving members of the Kano State House of Assembly, Hon. Aminu Ungogo, and Hon. Sarki Daneji.
Yahaya, on behalf of his colleagues in the Northern States Governors’ Forum, extended his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Kano State, particularly Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the leadership and members of the Kano State House of Assembly, as well as the families, colleagues and constituents of the deceased lawmakers.
This was contained in a press statement signed by Ismaila Misilli, Director-General Press Affairs Gombe Government House.
He described the deaths of the two legislators as a painful loss not only to Kano State but to democratic governance, noting that “both men served their constituencies, stae and the nation with commitment, dedication and a strong sense of responsibility.”
The Gombe State Governor prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive their shortcomings, “grant them Aljannatul Firdaus and give their families, colleagues and the people of Kano State the fortitude to bear these huge losses,” the statement added.
