The governor-elect of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has described the late elder statesman and former Minister of Labour, Musa Gwadabe as an Icon who has contributed greatly to democratic entrenchment and political decency in Nigeria.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor-elect, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa.
He described the death of the elder statesman, Musa Gwadabe, whose of Kano descent as a painful loss to the state and indeed Nigeria.
“Posterity would be kind to the late Gwadabe for his various contributions to democratic entrenchment and political decency he stood for while serving as Nigeria’s Minister of Labour and Productivity, and Secretary to the Government of Kano State, respectively.
“Gwadabe’s virtues challenged all the politicians and individuals in positions of influence to strive hard towards leaving life better than they met it,” said the Governor-elect.
Yusuf further expressed his deepest condolences to the deceased’s family and the people of the state.
In the same vein, the National Leader and Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has expressed sadness over the passing of Alhaji Musa Gwadabe.
The former minister of Labour, and Productivity, Malam Musa Gwadabe died age 87, as was announced by the family.
Kwankwaso in a statement said he was deeply saddened by the passing of Alhaji Musa Gwadabe.
“The Elder Statesman and former Minister was an upright politician who stood for his ideals.
“I extend my condolences to his family, and the good people of Kano State,” he said.
He prayed for Almighty Allah to grant him Jannatul Firdaus, protect his legacy and for the family to bear the irreparable loss.
Dominica Nwabufo
