The Minister of State Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo, has described the death of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Umar Na’Abba as a great loss to Nigeria and its Democracy.
Gwarzo who stated this in a condolence message on Wednesday, signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Adamu Abdullahi, said the former Speaker will be remembered for his principle and firm belief in true democracy.
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He prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the soul of the late Speaker Jannatul Firdausi and the family the fortitude to bear the huge loss.
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“Ex-Speaker Na’Abba was an icon of true democracy and parliamentary par excellence, who championed and defended legislative independence during his time as the Speaker of the House of Representatives,” the Minister said.
The Minister, while extolling the qualities of the deceased, said the late Speaker was a true Democrat who believed in the rule of law and participatory democracy by the electorate within the powers of the constitution.
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The deceased’s tenure as Speaker of the House of Representatives and beyond, he was committed to promotion and defense of democratic norms. He was a patriotic Nigerian who dedicated his life for the development of our dear nation”
Gwarzo, therefore, commiserated with Na’Abba’s family in particular, Kano State and Nigeria in general over his demise and prayed Almighty Allah to grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
