By Deborah Hassan
Gombe State governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Aisha (Amal), the 13 year-old daughter of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami.
He said the death of young Aisha was quite saddening and heartbreaking, considering her age and the bond she shared with her parent.
Speaking during a condolence visit to the Minister in Abuja on Friday, the governor encouraged the family of the deceased to take the unfortunate loss as the will of God.
A statement issued by the governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Ismaila Uba Misilli, said Gov. Yahaya was accompanied on the visit by Sen. Joshua Lidani; Special Adviser on Legislative Matters, Hon. Hamma Adama Dattuwa Ali- Kumo and his counterpart on Abuja Liaison, Hon. Usman Aliyu Garry.
Governor Yahaya had earlier, in a condolence message issued on his behalf, consoled the Hon. Minister to take solace and accept the death of the teenage daughter as a test from the Almighty Allah, quoting from the Prophet’s saying “what Allah Has taken belongs to Him and to Him belongs what He granted and He has an appointed time for everything”.
He was quoted in the statement as saying, ” I am deeply saddened to hear about the death of the young Amal, whose beautiful memories I believe will continue to linger in the minds of not only her parents but also of those who came in contact with her.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with our brother, Sheikh Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami and his entire family in this difficult moment.
“On behalf of the government and people of Gombe state, I extend our deepest condolences and pray Almighty Allah to grant the deceased Aljannah and give us the fortitude to bear this great loss”, the statement concluded.