President of the Senate, Dr.
Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday, expressed sadness over the death of a
foremost traditional ruler in Kwara State, the Etsu Patigi, Alhaji Umar Chatta
Ibrahim.
Saraki, in a statement by his
Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Yusuph Olaniyonu, described the late
royal father as a man of peace, whose reign witnessed monumental development in
his domain in particular and Kwara State, in general.
“Alhaji Umar Chatta Ibrahim was
an older friend and an ardent supporter. I will personally miss his advise and
fatherly disposition. He was always an apostle of peace and good relationship
between the various peoples and areas in our dear state. He shall be dearly
missed.
“The last time I saw him was
during the electioneering campaigns, he was lively and articulate about the
hopes and aspirations of the people of Patigi, in particular, and the Kwara
North Senatorial District in general. As usual, one saw a traditional ruler who
tirelessly canvassed the interest of his people. One never realised it was the
last meeting we had that day,” Saraki stated.
The President of the Senate
commiserated with the immediate family of the deceased, Patigi community, the
Etsu in Council, Kwara State Traditional Council and the people and government
of Kwara State over the irreparable loss.
He prayed Allah to grant the soul
of the departed royal father a place among the righteous ones in Aljannah
Firdaus, and to his loved ones, the fortitude to bear the loss.
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