By Adesuwa Tsan
365Daily – As the House of Representatives loses a third member in 3 months, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase, has expressed shock and sadness over the death of his colleague, Hon. Haruna Maitala.
The late lawmaker died in a ghastly motor accident alongside his son and aides on his way to Jos from Abuja, a statement issued on April 3, 2021 by the Deputy Speaker’s Press Secretary, Umar Muhammad Puma, stated.
The deceased represented Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency of Plateau State in the House of Representatives.
Wase said the late Maitala was a friend and a brother, who was hardworking, dedicated, honest and died when his services were needed the most.
He stated: “I am deeply saddened as I join the people of Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency and the entire Plateau State to mourn the loss of our brother and colleague, Hon. Haruna Maitala.
“We have lost one of our illustrious sons, a loving father, a man of peace filled with wisdom and honesty.
“We cannot question the Almighty Allah over what has happened, so I urge members of his family and his constituents to take heart and consider the death of Hon. Maitala as part of Allah’s Decree.”
“I also pray to Allah to forgive all his sins while on earth and grant the departed souls Jannatul Firdaus,” he said.