By Yusuf Adam
Alhaji Musa Saleh Kwankwaso father to the former Kano state Governor, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso is dead.
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Late Saleh, died in the early hours of today at the age of 93.
Confirming the death to newsmen, the Private Confidential Secretary to Senator Kwankwaso, Alhaji Muhammad Ali said funeral prayer for the late Kwankwaso would be conducted by 3pm today.
Late Kwankwaso was the village head Kwankwaso in Madobi local government area of the state but he was upgraded to Makaman Karaye and district head of Madobi after the creation of Karaye emirate.
Meanwhile, Kano state Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has condoled Senator Kwankwaso over the loss.
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In a statement issued by the commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, the governor, stated that late Saleh, would always be remembered and honoured by the people for his immense wisdom and competence as a traditional ruler, as well as for his perseverance and foresight.
“On behalf of myself, family, the government and the people of Kano state, I commiserate with Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, Karaye Emirate Council and all the people of his domain which the departed kingmaker presided illustriously as traditional ruler in the District of Madobi for more than two decades.
“The late Makama, who personified dignity and finesses, is a devout Muslim. He left us great lessons as a very strong symbol of godliness, tolerance, justice, honesty and service to our dear state. Indeed, we are particularly pained that he left us at a time like this when his wealth of experience, valuable fatherly advice and guidance are needed the most,” the statement added.
In related development, the 2019 governorship candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf in his condolence message described the late Majidadi as a man of noble character and discipline who spent his life serving the humanity.
In a statement which he personally signed, Abba said; “it is devastating to hear the sad news of passing away of our father. It is with a heavy heart, I wish to extend my condolence to our boss and mentor, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, his family and the good people of Kano state”
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In his condolence message, the state Commissioner for Rural Development, Alhaji Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso described the death of late Majidadi as colossal and irreparable loss that would remain indelible for time immemorial.
“I have lost a father and close guardian that would forever be missed. We have loss him at a time when his fatherly advice is precious to us. Late Kwankwaso was a unifying factor and bridge builder in our family,” he said.
