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President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his condolence over the death of the father of former Governor Kwankwaso, Alhaji Musa Saleh, the District Head of Madobi. President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with former Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Rabi’u Kwankwaso, over the death of his father, Alhaji Musa Saleh, the District Head of Madobi. Elder statesman and Second Republic Governor of old Kaduna State, Abdulkadir Bàlàrabe Musa, is dead. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the late Balarabe Musa as a patriot. In spite of the circumstances of their death, the … Governor Mohammed said setting aside a day to remember the fallen heroes was meant to appreciate their efforts in protecting the country’s territorial integrity as well as unity. Musa Umar, Buhari’s In-law Kidnapped In Daura by akinhanger: 9:13pm On May 01, 2019 Alhaji Musa Umar, the District Head of Daura in Katsina State has just been kidnapped. The late Saleh was the … Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of the former civilian Governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa… He was declared the winner of the Nigerian presidential election held on 21 April 2007, and was sworn in on 29 May 2007.. “He brought renewed activism, verve and resourcefulness to bear on the nation’s polity,” Obasanjo disclosed. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Saturday paid a condolence visit to former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso over the death of his father, Alhaji Musa Sale Kwankwaso. Governor Ortom in a statement, by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, also described the deceased as a true patriot who made his views known on national issues in an unbiased manner and contributed in several other ways to nation building. Musa died at the age of 84 years. We can start by showing these patriots who often serve at the risk of their own lives that we appreciate their sacrifices by tremendously improving on their present conditions of service.’. Daura is the District of Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari. Balarabe Musa By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja. December 25, 2020. That is those ones that have passed on and at the same time appreciating those that are still at the theatre of war,” he said. Until his death, Alh Musa was the district head of Madobi. Wale Odunsi. A statement released by the president's Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu today May 30, said Dauda died in Daura, Katsina state, following a prolonged illness. President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the passage of the former civilian governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa. Password recovery Right now, he has only one son that is alive at the moment. In a message on Friday, President Buhari said that “with the passing of Musa Saleh, we lost one of … “As a democrat, Musa avoided convenient politics and was passionate and courageous about his views. It was gathered that late Babas was expected to retire 17 days before his death. Reacting to Musa’s death, Buhari, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, condoled with the government and people of Kaduna State. By Abba Gwale President Muhammad Buhari has extended his condolences to the former Kano state governor Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso over the death of his father Alh. He was a key component of our award-winning security architecture in Kogi State. “May Allah forgive his shortcomings and reward his good deeds with Aljannah, amin,” he added. As a leader, he demonstrated at the ballot box, the capacity of a political party devoted to the protection of the interest of ordinary people to acquire power democratically. Trending news. One of his sons, Kallamu Balarabe-Musa, confirmed the death of the pro-people former governor at his residence in Kaduna. The deceased was the District Head of Madobi. “Marking this day is just a gesture of appreciating them. Reacting to Musa's death, Buhari, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, condoled with the government and people of Kaduna State. The third child of the President is Musa Buhari who little is known about, except for the fact that he died at a very young age. The deceased was the District Head of Madobi. “In the second republic he again teamed up with his old comrades in NEPU and their leader, Malam Aminu Kano to form PRP, on whose ticket he was elected Kaduna State governor. Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site. He led from the front and provided a rallying influence for his men across the states of Zone 8, particularly in the Kogi State Police Command”. President Muhammadu Buhari is presently meeting with the rescued students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, in Katsina State. Insecurity: Presidency reveals when Buhari will sack service chiefs. Principled progressive politician — Tinubu. Buhari’s condolence message was contained in … In a statement by its President, John Adaji and Acting Secretary, Ali Baba, the union said among others, said “ Alhaji Balarabe Musa stood for democracy and good governance. He said Kwankwaso’s contributions to peace and unity cannot be forgotten. 1 min read. In a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo said the late former governor, had unwavering belief in a greater Nigeria. (vitag.Init = window.vitag.Init || []).push(function(){viAPItag.display("vi_949932995")}). Buhari extended sympathies to his son and ex-Kano Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Kano State Government and the Kano Emirate Council. The statement reads” On behalf of the good people of Kogi State and myself, Governor Yahaya Bello, may I offer our deepest condolences on this monumental tragedy to his family and friends, the Kogi State Police Command and the national police hierarchy, especially our good friend Mohammed Adamu, the Inspector-General of Police”. “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.”. DAILY POST gathered that Babas died on Thursday night after a brief illness. President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of 70 people in Zaroumdareye, a border town between Niger Republic and Mali by militants, describing the incident as another clarion call for united action by African leaders against terrorism. Reason: I loved the subject it talked about immensely. Umaru Musa Yar'Adua (16 August 1951 – 5 May 2010) was a Nigerian politician who was the President of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010. A Nigerian newspaper and Online version of the Vanguard, a daily publication in Nigeria covering Nigeria news, Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment, fashion,lifestyle human interest stories, etc. Published. President Buhari, in a message on Friday, said with the passing of Musa Saleh, one of the oldest and finest traditional rulers in the country had been lost. In the same vein, President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan  described him as a principled political leader who throughout his life consistently championed the cause of the masses. He will be dearly missed.” He studied at Zaria Middle School from 1947 to 1952 and at the Institute of Administration, Zaria, 1952 to 1953. President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his condolence over the death of the father of a former Governor Kwankwaso, Musa Saleh, the District Head of Madobi. President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his condolence over the death of Alhaji Musa Saleh, father of former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. Saleh, who was the District Head of Madobi, died in the early hours of Friday. Alhaji Balarabe in 2019 in Kaduna was the first to endorse my Labour Party (LP) candidature for Kwara State governorship (in his words “99 per cent, but would have been 100 % if you are contesting under PRP platform”, “I bear posthumous witness that Nigeria, Africa and progressive world had lost an audacious principled selfless statesman.”. President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday congratulated Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje on his birthday while mourning the death of Alhaji Musa Saleh, the father of former Kano Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.. - The Kano state government is the latest authority to react to the death of Alhaji Musa Saleh Kwankwaso - The sudden death of the traditional ruler has been viewed as surprising - Governor Ganduje explained why the late patriarch will be missed . Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa, a renowned statesman who fought for our return to democracy and a former Governor of Kaduna State is a great loss to the nation.” “I send my heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Kaduna State. Download Vanguard News App. Muhammadu Buhari GCFR (born 17 December 1942) is a Nigerian politician who has been president of Nigeria since 2015. Wale Odunsi. The governor who was represented by his Deputy, Senator Baba Tela, said every 15th January was set aside to honour the fallen heroes for their sacrifices to the country. Boko Haram: Gov Fintiri reacts as insurgents kill two in Adamawa, Christmas: Explosion rocks US city of Nashville [Video], Nigerians mock Buhari as Pigeons refuse to fly at Armed Forces Remembrance [Video], President Buhari makes new appointments, renews others at River Basin Development Authorities, Let Igbo go if you don’t like us – Amaechi tells Buhari govt. President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his condolence over the death of the father of a former Governor Kwankwaso, Musa Saleh, the District Head of Madobi. Musa was the first son of the President, and his death must have been a tough pill to swallow for his family. President Buhari nephew, Ibrahim Dauda is dead. In a message on Friday, Buhari said Nigeria has lost one of its oldest and finest traditional rulers. “The passing of H.E. He also stood for a united, peaceful and prosperous Nigeria. Senator Shehu Sani, a leading member of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP), first confirmed his death […] Saleh, who was the District Head of Madobi, died in the early hours of Friday. Musa was born on August 21, 1936 in Kaya, Kaduna State. “The Nigeria labour movement in particular will forever remember him as the first governor under PRP together with the late Alhaji Abubakar Rimi of Kano State to implement the minimum wage in their states and to declare May-Day.”, Exemplifies good principles in governance — Aremu, Also reacting, Vice President of IndustriALL Global Union, Issa Aremu, in a condolence message, said among others ”He was also my political mentor as a budding progressive politician. A former Nigerian vice president, Atiku Abubakar has expressed his condolences to the Kwankwaso family over the death of Musa Saleh Kwankwaso. I read this 209-page book, aptly titled “The Incorruptible Balarabe Musa”, within 18 hours (from 1am to 6pm) on 18th/19th January, 2010 – a little over ten years ago. For The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Emmanuel Yawe, said: “Balarabe Musa was an active member of the Northern Elements Progressively Union. They were released on Thursday, December 17 in Zamfara State and taken to Katsina State on Friday morning … Similarly, former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, described late Musa as a patriot, whose death he received with deep shock. He was very uncompromising. 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