The Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has condoled with the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, over the death of his stepmother, Hajiya Nana Asma’u, who passed away last Tuesday.
Governor Aliyu described the death of Hajiya Nana Asma’u as a great loss, not only to the royal family but also to Sokoto State and the country as a whole.
According to him, the passing of the late Nana Asma’u has created a huge vacuum that would be difficult to fill, considering the motherly role she played within the royal family.
“The passing of Nana Asma’u was indeed one death too many.
He said “I want to appeal to Your Eminence and other members of the royal family to accept this great loss as something ordained by Almighty Allah,” .
The Governor prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings, accept her good deeds and admit her into the best abode of Paradise.
Responding,Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, thanked Governor Aliyu for the condolence visit and prayed to Almighty Allah to reward him abundantly.
The Sultan added “We pray that you will also live long to continue to serve humanity,”..
Governor Aliyu was accompanied on the condolence visit by the State APC Leader, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko; the State APC Chairman, Haruna Adiya; members of the legislature; commissioners; APC Zonal Secretary, Isah Saddiq Achida; special advisers; senior special assistants; as well as other political associates.
Late Nana Asma’u died at the age of 100.
Special prayers were offered by Malam Bashiru Gidan Kanawa, seeking Allah’s mercy and forgiveness for the late Nana Asma’u and other departed souls.
