The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) says the demise of June 12, 1993, National Republican Convention presidential election, Alhaji Bashir Usman Tofa, has denied the north an indefatigable defender of the region’s dignity and values.
The forum, in a condolence message issued by its Director of Publicity and Advocacy, Hakeem Baba-Ahmad, noted that the north lost a loyal founding member, a firm believer in responsible and visionary leadership.
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According to the statement, “Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and Nigerians are deeply saddened by the death of Alhaji Bashir Usman Tofa.”
The statement explained that Nigeria has lost an illustrious son, a consummate politician who was denied the opportunity to provide leadership with the annulment of the Presidential elections In 1992.
The forum added that the country lost a loyal founding member, a firm believer in responsible and visionary leadership, stressing that late Alhaji Bashir was the embodiment of the best combination of private enterprise and unparalleled philanthropy, his landmarks in Kano and the national economy will match the best.
It stated that history would record that Alhaji Bashir’s life was well spent in the service of God and fellow humans, adding that he will continue to be an inspiration to many generations of Nigerians.
The forum, however, condoled with the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria, the people of Kano and Nigerian Muslims over the demise of Dr. Datti Ahmad. It also prayed that Allah (S.W.A) will reward him for his pioneering service to his community with Aljannah Firdausi.
