Buhari Mourns Tor Tiv, Wada

Wed, Nov 25, 2015
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BREAKING NEWS, Politics

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PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness at the death of Alfred Akawe Torkula, paramount ruler of the Tivland and Muhammadu Inuwa Wada, a minister of Defence in the First Republic.

In separate condolences, President Buhari commiserated with the immediate families, friends and associates of the deceased, the governments and people of Benue and Kano states.

He urged them to take solace in the knowledge that the departed distinguished Nigerians lived well and contributed significantly to the development of not only their states but the country in general.

The president’s message which was contained in a statement by Femi Adesina, his special adviser on media and publicity, said that the fourth Tor Tiv was a great advocate of peace and unity during his 24-year reign. He, therefore, urged his subjects to maintain the existing peace during and after the succession process.

On Wada, the president recalled with pride his active years as a renowned teacher, parliamentarian and minister up until his post-political career as a foremost transporter and industrialist.

— Nov 25, 2015 @ 16:15 GMT

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