The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) candidate in Wudil/Garko of the House of Representatives Constituency, Alhaji Kamilu Ado Isa, is dead.
According to a report by Daily Trust Isa, a former Assistant Comptroller General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), died after a brief illness on Monday, February 20.
His death occurred four days before the presidential, senatorial and House of Representatives elections.
Reacting to Kamilu Ado’s death in a condolence message to his family, the Presidential candidate of the NNPP, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, described his demise as 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 that God Almighty would forgive his shortcomings.
“I am saddened by the loss of Hon. Kamilu Ado Isah, the NNPP House of Representatives Candidate for the 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 according to Islamic rites.