Senator Dahiru Awaisu Kuta from Niger State (PDP)is dead.He passed on (Thursday) morning just as he was heading overseas for medical treatment.One source told Newsdiaryonline he seemed to be battling with illness possibly related to diabetes but he could not make the trip for treatment abroad.
President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has swiftly reacted to the sudden death of the senator.A statement issued by Paul Mumeh the chief press secretary to the Senate President said Mark wept over the death of Awaisu Kuta , Chairman, Senate Committee on Federal Character.
Mark recalled that Senator Kuta was representing Niger East Senatorial zone under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He was said to have died (this) morning in Lagos on his way for a medical check up, the statement said.
Senator Mark lamented that the cold hand of death has robbed the Senate and indeed the nation of a brilliant, vibrant and result – oriented Law maker who distinguished himself in all ramifications .
According to Mark: ” Senator Kuta was a fore front parliamentarian. His views and positions unarguably represented those of the ordinary Nigerian. Indeed he stood for the masses . That was why he enjoyed the sobriquet of ‘comrade Senator’ on the floor of the Red chamber.
” His death has no doubt created a vacuum. We shall miss his humour . We shall miss his frank, honest and patriotism . He was a rare gem.
” Senator Kuta’s easy and calm disposition endears him to all. . He was a good mixer and every body saw in him a true friend. He was just a pleasant fellow.
“My heart goes to his immediate family, the government and people of Niger State as well as the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria over this painful loss.”
Senator Mark was however consoled that late Senator Kuta left a positive, indelible mark on the sand of time. He prayed that the Almighty God grant his soul eternal rest just as he prayed that God gives the government and people of Niger State especially the bereaved the fortitude to bear this painful loss
