President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness and sympathy over the death of the Emir of Gaya Alhaji Ibrahim Abdulkadir, describing him as “one of the finest traditional rulers in the country who had brought dignity, simplicity and respect to the institution.”
Reacting to the news of the death in a statement by Garba Shehu, the President noted that “the late monarch was a gentleman who had served his people with passion and selflessness and will be remembered for his commitment to the development of his domain.”
President Buhari commiserated with the Government of Kano State, the Gaya Emirate Council and the family of the deceased and prayed Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings and reward his good deeds abundantly.
