Emir of Kano: I have lost a Father - Atiku

Former Vice President of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has said, he has lost a father in Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero who passed away yesterday at the age of 83.

In his personal tribute to the late Emir, the former Vice President said that his relationship with the late Emir of Kano was that of a father and his favourite son spanning over three decades.

A visibly pained Atiku said that he knew that death was coming (like it would for every mortal), but not in agony and humiliation because he (Ado Bayero) did not deserve it.

He said that Ado Bayero was not only loyal to his people in his immediate domain, but to Nigeria and humanity at large.

According to Atiku, Ado Bayero was a pious, humble, upright and honest man whose integrity was unparalleled.

He noted that the death of Ado Bayero has robbed the nation of a noble crusader of unity, tolerance and peaceful co-existence.

He recalled that promoting unity and tolerance was one of Ado Bayero’s greatest and unforgettable legacies.

According to him, Nigeria has lost a crusader for peace, stability and unity at a time his services were still badly needed by the country.

Atiku said Ado Bayero, who celebrated his 50th Anniversary on the throne in June last year, was a rare leader of enviable and vast wisdom.

The former Vice President condoled with the family, the people and the government of Kano State over the death of Emir Ado Bayero.

I completely agree with everything Atiku has said. Ado Bayero was more than a great leader, he was also a wonderful father to the nation.