The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) candidate in the Wudil/Garko Constituency of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Kamilu Ado Isa, is dead.
Isa, a former Assistant Comptroller General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), died after a brief illness on Monday.
His death occurred four days before the presidential, senatorial, and House of Representatives elections.
In a condolence message to his family, Presidential candidate of the NNPP, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, described his demise as a huge vacuum that cannot be replaced.
He said the candidate dedicated his time, wealth, and energy to the success of the party and his immediate community, praying for God Almighty to forgive his shortcomings.
“I am saddened by the loss of Hon. Kamilu Ado Isah, the NNPP House of Representatives candidate for the Wudil/Garko constituency.
“May the Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him eternal peace.”
“My condolences to his family, friends, and the NNPP Kano Chapter,” he said.
The deceased have been buried according to Islamic rites.