Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has expressed condolences to the family of Idris Wakili, the state welfare secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), following his death on Saturday.
Wakili reportedly died in Lapai, Niger State, after collapsing during an event in the town.
The governor’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Bologi, announced the development in a statement issued on Saturday.
Bago described Wakili’s death as a significant loss to both the Niger State chapter of the APC and the party’s national structure.
He said the death was particularly painful because the deceased’s services were needed during the party’s ongoing electioneering campaign.
According to the governor, Wakili was a committed APC member who died while working for the party and soliciting votes ahead of the forthcoming elections.
Bago also acknowledged the deceased’s contributions to the growth and successes of the APC in Niger State, noting that his absence would be greatly felt.
The governor, however, said that no one could question Allah’s will, describing Him as the ultimate creator and controller of human affairs.
He extended his condolences to Wakili’s immediate and extended family over the loss.
