By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja –
The Chef Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has expressed sadness over the death of the Presidential candidate of National Republican Convention (NRC) in the June 12, 1993 election, Alhaji Bashir Tofa.
In his condolence message issued on Tuesday, Senator Kalu, described the death of Tofa as a great lost to the country.
The lawmaker also acknowledged the noble contributions of the late politician to nation building through various platforms.
He stressed that the deceased was a statesman, philanthropist and a strong advocate of democracy.
“His demise is a huge blow to the political class and Nigeria in general. I urge the Tofa family to uphold the good deeds of their patriarch”.
The Chief Whip of the Senate prayed to Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings and make al-Jannah Firdaus his final abode.
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