Gov. Ganduje Mourns The Death Of Another Traditional Leader In Kano State

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has through his Chief Press Secretary, Abba Anwar announced that the state has lost another of its traditional leader to the cold hands of death.

According to Vanguard, the deceased, Late Dr. Wada Ibrahim Waziri, was the traditional leader of Sarkin Ban Bichi and Hakimin Dambatta. He died on Wednesday at the age of 89 after a protracted illness.

In his condolence message released by Mr. Abba, Gov. Ganduje consoled with the family of the deceased, Bichi Emirate Council, and Kano State, describing him as the pillar of the traditional institution.

The governor said that his death was striking to the state, traditional and political leadership of the state, and Kano will forever remember him for his contribution to the development of the state and nation in general.

The statement reads:

“It is with great shock and heartfelt feeling, that I am, on behalf of the government and good people of Kano state, commiserating with Bichi Emirate and the families of the late Sarkin Ban Bichi, Alhaji Wada Waziri, over his demise. 

“His death was striking to the state, traditional and political leadership in the state. The deceased is one of the pillars of the traditional institutions even before his appointment as Sa’in Kano in the old Kano Emirate. 

“Kano would forever remain appreciative of the contributions late Wada Waziri Ibrahim made to the development of the state and the nation in general. 

“He was a great treasure as an elder, whose exemplary leadership qualities earned him all respect from his generation and the generation that follows. 

“Late Sarkin Bai’s peaceful posture in ameliorating any confused and frightening moments, as a renowned freedom fighter, was superb and exemplary. 

“When it comes to fighting for social justice and equality before the law, late Sarkin Bai, was a turning point. He was a strong pillar to fall back on. He charted many courses in the quest for social justice, children’s rights, and liberty for the downtrodden. 

“We urged his family members to continue following his footsteps of confidence, discipline, commitment, justice, logical thinking and reasoning, pragmatism, humility and above all, the fear and love of Allah in all their dealings.”