LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF Nigeria)- Alhaji Kamilu Ado Isa, the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP candidate in Wudil/Garko Federal Constituency, has passed away.
Isa, a former Assistant Comptroller General of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), reportedly died after a brief illness on Monday.
Isa’s death comes four days to the presidential, senatorial and House of Representatives general elections.
Presidential candidate of the NNPP, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, in a condolence message to his family, described his demise as shocking and a huge vacuum that cannot be replaced
He said the candidate dedicated his time, wealth and energy to the success of the party and his immediate community, praying for God Almighty to forgive his shortcomings.
“I am saddened by the loss of Hon. Kamilu Ado Isah, the NNPP House of Representatives Candidate for Wudil/Garko constituency.
“May the Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him eternal peace. My condolence to his family, friends and the NNPP Kano Chapter,” he said.
The deceased has been buried in Kano according to Islam rites.