Grieving Jigawa Gov reveals irony in his personal life
My son Abdulwahab and mother Maryam died about a week after I gave out the hand of Fatiha my daughter in marriage, Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi has disclosed, providing further insight into the irony in his personal life since the tragedy struck.
His son died last week in a road crash 24 hours after his mother died of an illness.
Namadi made the disclosure on Sunday when Gombe Governor and Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) Muhammadu Yahaya led a delegation on a condolence visit to Kafin Hausa town in Jigawa to sympathise with him.
He thanked his Gombe counterpart for standing by him, both in good and bad times, noting that Yahaya was also at his daughter’s wedding, a week before the tragic incidents.
“Just a week ago, you were in Jigawa State to attend my daughter Fatiha’s wedding, and now you are here again to sympathise with us over the tragic losses of our mother and son,” Namadi said.
“This demonstrates your love for us and exceptional leadership style. We cannot thank you enough, Your Excellency.”
Earlier, Yahaya urged Namadi to take solace in God, describing Namadi’s experience as an extraordinary test of faith.
Yahaya stressed that “What Allah takes belongs to Him, and what He gives is also His, for everything occurs at its appointed time according to His will.
“As Muslims, we firmly believe that Allah’s destiny cannot be questioned. On this note, I urge you to remain steadfast and embrace Allah’s will.
“On behalf of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and the Government of Gombe State, I extend our heartfelt condolences to you and the people of Jigawa State. May Allah forgive their souls and grant them Aljannat Firdaus.”
– The PUNCH.
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