The speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has mourned the late Ghali Umar Na’Abba, a speaker of the House of Representatives.
Na’Abba died in the early hours of Wednesday.
In a statement, Abbas said as speaker of the lower house inspired members of the green chamber in many ways.
Abbas said the country has lost a great Nigerian and a legislative pillar.
The statement said, “Rt. Hon. Ghali Na’Abba was a special breed as a lawmaker. He showed leadership as Speaker of the 4th House.
He inspired members of the House under his leadership in many ways.
“Furthermore, he championed the first and only successful veto of a sitting president, leading to the establishment of the NDDC.
“Long after his exit from the parliament, he remained active, politically, and continued to encourage and motivate us all. He will be sorely missed.
“Indeed, we have lost a great Nigerian; a legislative pillar. My heart goes out to the Na’Abba family. My prayers are with them at this moment of grief.”
Abbas expressed condolence with the people and government of Kano over his demise.
