The governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani has joined other prominent Nigerians to mourn the passage of former Speaker, Ghali Na’Abba describing him as a man who advanced frontiers of constitutionalism in Nigeria.
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It is with a heavy heart but total submission to the will of the Almighty Allah that we received the news of the passing away of a remarkable lawmaker and statesman who fought doggedly for the independence of the legislature and personified the politics of principles.
Rt. Hon. Umar Ghali Na’abba made a mark as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
He worked assiduously to advance the frontiers of constitutionalism, fundamental rights and freedoms, and democracy. He was intellectually engaging, progressive, focused and fearless. Out of office, he took on the role of a public commentator calling attention to the wrong steps of public officials and warning of dire consequences if we fail to retrace our steps.
Nigeria has indeed lost an extraordinary public intellectual, lawmaker and Statesman. Rt. Hon. Ghali Na’abba lived a life of impact. He will be sorely missed.
On behalf of myself, my family and the people of Kaduna State, I wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the Na’abba Family, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Hon. Tajudeen Yusuf, the government and people of Kano State and all Nigerians. We pray fervently for the repose of the gentle soul of Rt. Hon. Umar Ghali Na’abba. May Almighty Allah give the Na’abba Family, the people of Kano State and all Nigerians the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
Senator Uba Sani
Governor of Kaduna State
27th December 2023