Shehu Shagari: Nigeria has lost a true democrat – Balarabe Musa

Former Governor of Kaduna state, Alhaji Balarabe Musa has mourned the death of former president, Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Usman Shagari.

In a statement he personally signed, Musa condoled the immediate families and Nigerians, saying that the former president was a true democrat and a man with sincere heart.

The statement read, “We have lost a father, man of peace, true democrat, patriot and a nationalist.

“He led an exemplary life of service to God and country worthy of emulation, he was a president for all Nigerians irrespective of tribe, religion or region.

“President Shagari led Nigeria with dignity and honour and respected the independence of the legislature and judiciary in the second republic under the defunct National Party of Nigeria (NPN).
He was a bridge builder and one of the major highlights of his presidency was the alliance he formed between the NPN and the Nigerian Peoples Party (NPP) in accordance with his politics of give and take.

“His demise is a big loss to Nigeria and all lovers of democracy on the African continent.

“When anti-democratic forces truncated his government, President Shagari took it in good faith and continued to play the role of an elder statesman and father without grudge or bitterness.

“His death came at a time we are in dire need of his elderly wisdom and counsel as we navigate the most challenging pace as a nation.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to his immdeiate family. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”

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