Idirissu Amin, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council and an ally of ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, is dead.
According to family sources, the deceased passed away after a protracted illness.
Amin was the immediate past chairman of the Maiha Local Government Council of Adamawa State.
The late Atiku’s ally was a fiery politician who became popular throughout Adamawa for his amusing character.
In a condolence message, the Chief Press Secretary to Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, described the late Amin as a fearless political activist who rendered immeasurable service to the nation.
“I offer my deep condolences to the family as we mourn the passing of a fearless political activist who was a leader in his own right.
“Our sadness is compounded by this loss at a time when the State needs the services of Hon. Idi Amin; I pray Allah grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss, forgive his sins, and grant him Aljannah Firdausi.”
He therefore extended his condolences to the people of Maiha Local Government Area and Adamawa, praying to the Almighty Allah to grant the deceased eternal rest in Aljannah.