All Progressives Congress National Leader, Sen. Bola Tinubu, has commiserated with the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, over the death of his elder brother, Alhaji Buhari Abubakar III.
Tinubu, in a condolence message on Sunday in Lagos, prayed for repose of the soul of the late Abubakar.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the deceased, until his death, the was the district head of Sokoto North.
Tinubu described the late Abubakar as an excellent community leader and a devoted Muslim, who impacted his people positively.
“He contributed immensely towards the propagation of Islam in his domain and beyond.
“I express my deepest condolences to His Eminence, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, over the passing of his elder brother, Alhaji Buhari Abubakar III.
“May Almighty Allah console and comfort him and the entire Abubakar family over this loss,” Tinubu said.
The former governor of Lagos also prayed that may Almighty Allah give the wife, children and all those he left behind the strength to bear the loss.
“May He guide, guard and protect them through this difficult moment.
“May Almighty Allah also grant repose of the soul of Alhaji Abubakar. May He admit him to Aljanna Firdaus,” Tinubu said.
