Fatal Accident Claims Governor’s Son
The son of Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi, Abdulwahab Namadi, lost his life in a car accident on Thursday, December 26, 2024. The tragic incident occurred as Abdulwahab was traveling from Kafin Hausa to Dutse, the state capital. Witnesses reported that the vehicle lost control and somersaulted, leading to his untimely death. Friends accompanying him in the car sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at Dutse General Hospital.
National Mourning
Governor Namadi has received an outpouring of condolences from political leaders and citizens across the country. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the loss as “heart-wrenching,” expressing his sympathies to the grieving family. “On behalf of my family and the people of Lagos State, we mourn with the Namadi family during this devastating time,” Sanwo-Olu said in a statement.
A Devastating Week for the Namadi Family
This tragedy compounds an already difficult week for the family, as Governor Namadi’s mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi, passed away just a day earlier on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, following a brief illness. Her death and the subsequent loss of Abdulwahab have left the family and the people of Jigawa State in deep sorrow.
Condolences Pour In
The North-East Governors Forum, through its Chairman and Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, also extended heartfelt condolences. “This double loss is deeply devastating,” Zulum stated. Religious leaders, local officials, and community members have joined in prayers, seeking strength for the Namadi family during this trying period.
Calls for Faith and Resilience
In his statement, Governor Sanwo-Olu encouraged the family to remain steadfast in faith. “Though painful and beyond comprehension, we must accept this as the will of Almighty Allah,” he said. Leaders have urged the public to respect the family’s privacy while offering support and prayers.
A Nation United in Grief
The dual losses suffered by the Namadi family have united citizens across political and regional divides. Messages of comfort and prayers continue to pour in, underscoring the profound sense of community and shared grief in the face of tragedy.
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