Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has described the death of Dr. Ibrahim Datti Ahmad as a great loss for not only Kano or Nigeria, but to black race across the globe.
The deceased was a former President of Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria and a Presidential Aspirant of the defunct Social Democratic Party, Dr Ahmad.
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This is contained in a statement by Abba Anwar, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ganduje and made available to newsmen in Kano on Thursday.
“The deceased was an embodiment of righteousness, discipline, hard work, commitment and patriotism.
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“The death is for the entire black race across the globe. Here was a man who stood firmly for the education of our people, who travelled far and wide in search of education and helped shape our education system.
“His political participation brought about decorum in our political landscape,” Ganduje said in the statement.
“On behalf of the government and people of Kano state, Iam sending our condolences to the immediate families of this rare gem, whose upbringing was reflected in his own family. He raised very decent, committed and God-fearing family.”
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He prayed that “Almighty Allah save his face from hellfire. May Allah Forgive all his shortcomings and reward his good deeds with Jannatul Fiddaus, ameen.”
The governor urged all his family members to strive hard and follow his footsteps.
