The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu, has condoled Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko who lost his daughter, Sadiya, on Thursday.
Sadiya, 23-year-old, died following a delivery complication.
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According to Tinubu: “God knows what to do and we should accept it faithfully.
“We have been asked to faithfully accept all what He ordains, in time of sorrow and happiness.”
“If we lament more than this, we will be sinning.
“Hence, we must accept it as an inevitable act of God.
He, however, prayed Allah to forgive the deceased and grant her the highest place in paradise.
He also prayed for longevity and happiness for Senator Wamakko and his family,.
Responding, Senator Wamakko commended the APC National Leader and former Governor of Lagos State for the condolence visit and show of brotherhood, support and concern.
The former Governor of Sokoto State also prayed the Almighty Allah to crown all the efforts of Tinubu with success, as well as divinely provide plausible solutions to all the problems plaguing Nigeria.
Special prayers session for the repose of the soul of the late Sadiya was led by Sheikh Bashir Gidan Kanawa.
Those on the entourage of Tinubu include Senators Adamu Aliero and Tanko Al-Makura, a former National Chairman of the defunct ANPP and one of the APC Founding members, Alhaji Yusuf Ali; a former EFCC National Chairman, Alhaji Nuhu Ribadu and Alhaji Ibrahim Masari, an APC Chieftain.
Similarly, President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has commiserated with Senator Wamakko over the death of his daughter.
In a statement by the Special Adviser (Media) to President of the Senate, Ola Awoniyi, Lawan described the tragic death of Sadiya at a tender age as painful but urged Senator Wamakko to take solace in the fact that Allah gives and takes as He wills.
“I share in your grief and pray that Allah will give you the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
“I also commiserate with the government and people of Sokoto state who are mourning with you over the unfortunate incident and pray that Allah will console them,” Lawan was quoted as saying in the statement.
