The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commiserated with Vice President Namadi Sambo on the death of his younger brother in a road crash in Abuja.
In a statement issued in Lagos on Monday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party expressed shock and sadness at the death of such a vibrant personality in such a tragic circumstance.
”Death is never easy to accept, and when it is so unexpected it adds to the grief. But the sweet memories and good deeds of the departed will always be a balm to sooth the indescribable pain of death.
”We sincerely sympathize with the Vice President, the immediate family of the departed as well as his extended family. We pray that God will strengthen and comfort them all in this difficult time,” it said.
Also,former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu, has commiserated with Vice President Sambo over his brother’s death, Captain Yusuf Sabo Sambo. Kalu, in a condolence message to the family, described the death of the officer as shocking.
Captain Sambo had worked with Kalu in various capacities, including being the captain of his fleet at Slok Airlines.
Kalu said on Captain Sambo’s death: “Nigeria has lost one of its good pilots.
“The air force officer died at a time his intellectual capacity would have been most appreciated in the aviation industry.
“Late Sambo in his life time was a source of inspiration to younger pilots.”
The former governor urged the Vice President to take solace in the fact that the deceased lived a life dedicated to God and humanity.
Kalu commiserated with the people of Kaduna State and prayed to God Almighty to grant the deceased eternal rest.
