Maitama Sule, a Nationalist, Let Us Immortalise Him – Saraki

The President of the Senate Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has
described the news of the death of elder statesman, Alhaji Yusuf
Maitama Sule as shocking saying that Nigerian has lost a great
Nationalist.

Saraki, in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and
Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, described the late Dan Masanin Kano,
as a detribalized Nigerian who spoke truth to power at all times
during his lifetime.

He called on both the Federal and the Kano State Governments to
immortalize the great icon of peace and an advocate of justice and
fairness.

He said that the late Sule was an avowed and highly respected
personality, core democrat, fearless politician, exceptional orator
and an accomplished public servant.

While commiserating with the immediate family of the deceased,
the Emir of Kano, the Government and people of Kano State over the
irreparable loss, Saraki noted that it was gratifying that the late
Sule being one of those who fought for the nation’s independence,
lived long enough to see the achievements of Nigeria as a
nation.

Saraki urged Nigerians to toe the path of dialogue in addressing
their grievances and eschew ethnic tensions as embodied by the late
former minister, saying that, “this is the highest respect we will
pay to his legacies”. He stated that the deceased would be sorely
missed for his knowledge, political sagacity, philanthropy, oratory
and courage.

“The news of the demise of Alhaji Maitama Sule, came to me with
shock. This is one man that has become a permanent feature in the
politics of the country, beginning from first republic when he was
appointed a minister at his youthful age.

“Through sheer oratory, the name Maitama Sule had become
synonymous with wit and wisdom. He never minced words when speaking
against ills in society and how to curb them.

“He would remain an inspiration to both present and forthcoming
generations on the lessons of tolerance, unity, and peaceful
coexistence. “He left at a time his wise counsel is in dire need to
navigate our way out of current challenges confronting the country.
“I pray the Almighty Allah to grant his soul aljannah firdaus and
his family the fortitude to bear the loss,” he said.

The President of the Senate Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has
described the news of the death of elder statesman, Alhaji Yusuf
Maitama Sule as shocking saying that Nigerian has lost a great
Nationalist.

Saraki, in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and
Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, described the late Dan Masanin Kano,
as a detribalized Nigerian who spoke truth to power at all times
during his lifetime.

He called on both the Federal and the Kano State Governments to
immortalize the great icon of peace and an advocate of justice and
fairness.

He said that the late Sule was an avowed and highly respected
personality, core democrat, fearless politician, exceptional orator
and an accomplished public servant.

While commiserating with the immediate family of the deceased,
the Emir of Kano, the Government and people of Kano State over the
irreparable loss, Saraki noted that it was gratifying that the late
Sule being one of those who fought for the nation’s independence,
lived long enough to see the achievements of Nigeria as a
nation.

Saraki urged Nigerians to toe the path of dialogue in addressing
their grievances and eschew ethnic tensions as embodied by the late
former minister, saying that, “this is the highest respect we will
pay to his legacies”. He stated that the deceased would be sorely
missed for his knowledge, political sagacity, philanthropy, oratory
and courage.

“The news of the demise of Alhaji Maitama Sule, came to me with
shock. This is one man that has become a permanent feature in the
politics of the country, beginning from first republic when he was
appointed a minister at his youthful age.

“Through sheer oratory, the name Maitama Sule had become
synonymous with wit and wisdom. He never minced words when speaking
against ills in society and how to curb them.

“He would remain an inspiration to both present and forthcoming
generations on the lessons of tolerance, unity, and peaceful
coexistence. “He left at a time his wise counsel is in dire need to
navigate our way out of current challenges confronting the country.
“I pray the Almighty Allah to grant his soul aljannah firdaus and
his family the fortitude to bear the loss,” he said.