Politics
Buhari, Saraki, Ezekwesili, Shehu Sani, Sowore, Others React As Balarabe Musa Dies At 84
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sadness over the passing of Former Kaduna state governor and Elder Statesman, Balarabe Musa.
President Buhari stated that the deceased will be sorely missed by all Nigerians, who have diligently followed his antecedents as a voice for the voiceless.
“Alhaji Musa reflected the passion and vigour that heralded Nigeria’s independence, which steadily translated into activism for return to democracy at the height of military interregnum and has remained steadfast in the call for good and inclusive governance.” the president disclosed.
The president added that the late Musa left “a bold footprint on Nigeria’s democracy, and his role in promoting good governance and development will always be remembered and appreciated by posterity”.He also commiserated with the People of Kaduna state and the family of the deceased.
In the same line, Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki extended condolences to the family of the deceased. He wrote on social media;
“The passing of H.E. Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa, a renowned statesman who fought for our return to democracy and a former Governor of Kaduna State is a great loss to the nation.”
“I send my heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Kaduna State. He will be dearly missed.”
In the same vein, a former Minister of Education, Obu Ezekwesili has said that Balarabe Musa would be missed by all “who care to build a just and decent Nigeria”.
According to her, Nigeria lost a real voice of truth in the death of Musa.
In her response to the news, Ezekwesili wrote on her Twitter handle, @obyezeks:
“In the death of Malam Balarabe Musa, our country just lost a real Voice of Truth.
“An unusual being in Nigerian Politics. He refused to conform to the rot.
“He’ll truly be missed by all who care to build a Just and Decent Nigeria.”
Also, founder of Sahara reporters and popular human Nigerian activist, Omoyele Sowore also paid tribute to the late governor calling him a foremost activist.
“Balarabe Musa, a foremost activist and 2nd republic Governor of Kaduna state has died! Rest In Power!
In addition, Kaduna State senator, Uba Sani also paid tribute to the late governor. The senator likened the deceased passing to the end of an era. The senator in a statement said with the former governor’s passing Nigeria has lost one of its most esteemed statesman.
“It is with deep sense of loss but total submission to the will of the Almighty Allah that I received the news of the passing on of one of Nigeria’s foremost politicians & defender of the interests of the masses, His Excellency, Alh. Balarabe Musa, Former Governor of Kaduna State.”
Tinubu, represented by Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima at a formal reception in Uyo on Saturday, welcomed the governor and his supporters to the ruling party.
He pledged that Governor Eno would not be abandoned and would have no regrets about joining the APC.
According to Shettima, “The strength of any political party comes not from division, but from unity of purpose. We are here today because we understand that enduring power lies in standing together, not in isolation or internal strife.”
He emphasized that the APC is a party of the people, saying, “We believe in building bridges, not walls; in mending fences, not erecting new ones. Above all, we know that the strength of a political party lies in its people — the people are the party.”
Speaking directly to Governor Eno, Shettima added: “President Tinubu is a bridge-builder and a democrat. Your decision to join the APC is one you will never regret. You will not be humiliated or forsaken. You are home.”
Akpabio said this on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, the Akwa Ibom capital, during the official reception of Umo Eno to the APC.
“Governor Sheriff of Delta State thank you for joining the progressive family and moving the South South in a progressive direction.
“Governor Umo Eno, after you, Rivers State will just tumble, after Rivers State, Bayelsa will join.
“We won election with Governor Otu in Edo State and we produced an amiable Monday Okpebholo, congratulations once again for your victory.”
In April, Eno had hinted at leaving the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for APC.
The governor had blamed the internal crisis within the PDP for his decision to leave the party for APC.
He said this on Saturday in a tweet on his X handle, adding that he was surprised at the wide reports that the ADC is the opposition coalition’s platform ahead of the 2027 elections.
”Nigerian newspapers often contribute to our challenges. A group is in the process of pursuing party registration, just like any other Nigerian, but they need to coordinate this with the coalition.
He maintained that ADA has not been adopted by the coalition, stressing that the public will be informed about the appropriate choices and decision reached by the coalition on ADA.
”ADA has not been adopted by the coalition, and when the time is right, the public will be informed about the appropriate choices and decisions. Just be patient with that.,” he wrote
Recall that the Nigeria National Coalition Group (NCG) formally wrote to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, seeking the registration of a new political party – All Democratic Alliance, ADA.
This has sparked speculations that Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufa’i, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi and others would adopt ADA as their platform for the 2027 election.
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