The wife of the Vice-President, Mrs Amina Sambo and former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari were among the hundreds of sympathisers that commiserated with the family of late former governor Patrick Yakowa on Sunday.
Mrs Sambo was accompanied by a large delegation of women, who were there to condole with the former governor's wife, Amina Yakowa, the government and people of the state.
On his part, Gen. Buhari extolled the virtues of the late governor, saying that in spite of the diverse challenges affecting the state, he was still able to unite and promote peaceful coexistence amongst the people.
He advised public officers to emulate the good virtues displayed by the late governor towards promoting peace, unity and development.
Others who condoled with the family were the former Military Administrator of the state, Brig.-Gen. Lawal Jafaru Isa, Sen. Ahmed Makarfi and former Chairman, National Population Commission, Mr Samuila Makama.
The late governor's opponent in the 2011 election, Alhaji Suleiman Hunkuyi, traditional rulers, women groups and members of the Knights of St. Mulumba also commiserated with the family.
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