President Bola Tinubu has mourned the demise of two members of the Kano State Home of Meeting.
He described the loss as unhappy, tragic and painful.
The lawmakers, Aminu Ungogo, who represented Ungogo constituency, and Aliyu Daneji, who represented Kano Municipal constituency, died in separate incidents inside about one hour on Wednesday.
In a press release on Friday by his Particular Adviser on Info and Technique, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu mentioned their deaths had created a void, depriving the individuals of their constituencies of dedicated illustration.
“I supply my condolences to their households and constituents in addition to the federal government and folks of Kano State.
“I additionally commiserate with the presiding officers and all members of the Kano State Home of Meeting over the demise of their revered colleagues,” the President mentioned.
Tinubu prayed for the repose of the souls of the late lawmakers and requested God to grant consolation to their households.
“The President prayed for the repose of the souls of the late lawmakers and divine consolation to their households,” the assertion mentioned.
The deaths of the 2 legislators have thrown Kano politics into mourning.
As earlier reported by PUNCH On-line, the lawmakers died hours aside on the identical day, a growth that shocked colleagues and residents of the state.
The Kano State Home of Meeting was thrown into grief following the incident, with tributes pouring in for the late lawmakers, who have been described as lively representatives of their constituencies.
The circumstances surrounding their deaths have been nonetheless being mentioned as of Thursday, whereas sympathy messages continued from political leaders and residents throughout the state.
