By Deborah Hassan
Nigerians will miss former civilian governor of Kaduna State, Balarabe Musa, for his antecedents as a voice of the voiceless, President Muhammadu Buhari has said.
In a press statement released by his media aide, Garba Shehu, Buhari said the late politician left a bold footprint on Nigeria’s democracy and will be remembered and appreciated by posterity.
“President Muhammadu Buhari joins government and people of Kaduna State in mourning a former civilian governor of the state, Balarabe Musa, whose passing will be sorely missed by all Nigerians who have diligently followed his antecedents as a voice for the voiceless.”
“Alhaji Musa reflected the passion and vigour that heralded Nigeria’s independence, which steadily translated into activism for return to democracy at the height of military interregnum and has remained steadfast in the call for good and inclusive governance.
“As the former governor goes home, the president affirms that he left a bold footprint on Nigeria’s democracy, and his role in promoting good governance and development will always be remembered and appreciated by posterity.
“President Buhari prays that the almighty God will grant his soul eternal rest and comfort his family, friends and associates”, the statement read.