Lawan Mourns Tofa, Says He Was an Astute Politician

Deji Elumoye in Abuja

President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, has sent his condolences to the family of late candidate of the defunct National Republican Convention (NRC) in the 1993 presidential election, Alhaji Bashir Othman Tofa, who died on Monday.

Lawan, in a condolence message yesterday, commiserated with the government and people of Kano State over the demise of the late politician. He also condoled with Tofa’s friends and political associates.

The Senate President said the death of Tofa, who he described as an astute politician, was a great loss to the country.

“My condolences to the family of Alhaji Bashir Tofa and to the Government and people of Kano State.

“Alhaji Tofa left his imprints as an astute politician, businessman and industrialist.

“His death is a great loss not just to the people of Kano State but to the entire country”

Lawan prayed Allah to forgive his sins, accept his soul in Aljannah firdausi and console those that he left behind.