Bukola Saraki, a former Senate President and a former Reps
Speaker, Dogara Yakubu have expressed shock over the death of Isa Funtua.
The close ally of President Muhammadu
Buhari, Funtua died on Monday after suffering cardiac arrest.
Buhari’s spokesman, Bashir Ahmed confirmed the development
on Twitter.
Reacting, Saraki on his official Twitter page described
Funtua’s death as a personal loss to his family, adding that he was like a
father to him.
His tweets read: “Inalilahi Wa Ina ilaehi rajihun. The death
of Alhaji Ismaila Isa Funtua is a personal loss to me and my family. He was
like a father and one of the associates of my late father who chose to take me
under his wings.
“He was always ready to offer his advice and give a fresh
perspective to issues. I will miss him and the country will miss a detribalised
Nigerian and symbol of national unity that he was.
“My condolences go to his family, his associates, the people
and government of Katsina State and the entire country. May Almighty Allah
(SWT) forgive his sins and grant him a place in Aljannah Firdaus.”
Yakubu Dogara, the former speaker on the other hand
described Funtua as a patriot with too many legacies.
His tweet read: “ Malam Ismaila Isa Funtua was a
Distinguished elder statesman, media icon, construction magnate, industrialist
and a patriot whose legacies are too numerous to list.
“My condolences to his family, friends, associates, the
people and government of Katsina state. May his soul rest in peace.”
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