Olawepo-Hashim Pays Condolence Visit to Na’Abba Family in Kano

Deji Elumoye in Abuja 

Former presidential candidate and a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Ghali Umar Na’Abba in Kano.

In his entourage were the Atiku Youth wing team lead, Hon Idris Ibrahim Kalgo, and Mr. Kamaluddeen Adebayo, among others.

Among those who received him at the Na’Abba family house at the weekend are PDP frontliners like former Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah, Senator Abdul Ningi as well as former Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, among others.

In his remarks and tribute, Olawepo-Hashim noted that “it is with a heavy heart but with total submission to the will of the Almighty Allah, that we received the news of the passing away of a remarkable lawmaker and statesman who fought doggedly for the independence of the legislature and personified the politics of principles.

“I condole with the government and good people of Kano State, as well as the bereaved family members, loved ones, political associates and friends on the colossal loss of a great patriot of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”, he said.

He added that Na’Abba made a mark as Speaker of the House of Representatives and also worked assiduously to advance the frontiers of constitutionalism, fundamental rights and freedoms, and democracy. 

According to him, “Na’Abba was intellectually engaging, progressive, focused and fearless. Out of office, he took on the role of a public commentator calling attention to the wrong steps of public officials and warning of dire consequences if we fail to retrace our steps. 

“He lived a pious and exemplary life, dedicated to the patriotic service of Nigeria, our dear country, and humanity in general.”

The APC chieftain equally maintained that Na’Abba was a “distinguished parliamentarian whose stewardship as the number one legislator in the green chamber of the National Assembly, provided stability, cohesion across party lines, and indeed, mutual collaboration with the executive arm of government”.

“As you transit to the next world, I pray that Allah will have mercy on your soul and grant you paradise. Rest on Rt. Hon. Ghali Umar Na’Abba,” he said.