Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the late Umaru Shinkafi as
a committed nationalist who worked tirelessly for the unity and development
of the country.
Speaking in Sokoto Sunday when he paid a condolence visit to the decead’s
family and the Sultan of Sokoto, Obasanjo said Shinkafi’s death, and that
of Maiduguri-based elder statesman, Shattima Ali Monguno, have robbed the
country of honest voices who still had a lot to offer the nation.
He said even though we cannot question the work of God, present leaders
should emulate both Shinkafi and Monguno in their dealings with other
Nigerians.
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal thanked Obasanjo for the visit, and prayed
to God to reward him accordingly.
On his part, Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad commended Obasanjo for his gesture of
friendship, adding that Shinkafi lived a worthy life of service to his
country.
Obasanjo equally paid a visit to former President Shehu Shagari and prayed
to God to grant him good health.
CAPTION:
OBJ: L-R: Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former Presidents Shehu Shagari
and Olusegun Obasanjo during Obasanjo’s visit to Sokoto…Sunday 17/07/16
OBJ 3: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad and
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal when Obasanjo visited the Sultan in
Sokoto…Sunday 17/07/16
OBJ Fam: L-R: Kebbi State Governor Atiku Bagudu, Governor Aminu Waziri
Tambuwal of Sokoto State, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and members of
late Umaru Shinkafi’s immediate family when Obasanjo visited them in
Sokoto.