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Presidency mourns Balarabe Musa
By Emmanuel Awosika
The Presidency mourned former Governor of Kaduna State Balarabe Musa who passed away on Wednesday (today).
President Muhammadu Buhari, in statement released by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, described the deceased as a “voice of the voiceless.”
Buhari extolled Balarabe Musa for his activism during the military era for a return to democratic rule, saying he left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s democracy.
The statement, titled ‘President Buhari mourns former Governor of Kaduna State, Balarabe Musa’ reads: “President Muhammadu Buhari joins government and people of Kaduna State in mourning a former civilian governor of the state, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, whose passing will be sorely missed by all Nigerians, who have diligently followed his antecedents as a voice for the voiceless.
“President Buhari believes Alhaji Musa reflected the passion and vigour that heralded Nigeria’s independence, which steadily translated into activism for return to democracy at the height of military interregnum and has remained steadfast in the call for good and inclusive governance.
“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.
“President Buhari prays that the almighty God will grant his soul eternal rest, and comfort his family, friends and associates.”
