Yusuf, Sanusi, Kwankwaso attend funeral prayers for Galadima Kano
Prominent Nigerians, including Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, and Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II, attended the funeral prayers for the late Galadiman Kano, Abbas Sunusi.
The New Nigeria People’s Party presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso and the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Kano State, Abdullahiu Abbas, also attended the funeral prayers led by the Chief Imam of Kano, Prof. Sani Zahradeen, at the emir’s palace on Wednesday.
A revered figure in Kano State, Sunusi, passed away at the age of 91 after a prolonged illness.
Among notable personalities present at the burial, held at Gandun Albasa graveyard, included, Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibri, and Nasiru Aliko Koki, who represented the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje.
The late Sunusi was a prominent figure in the emirate, having served as Wamban Kano and a senior counsellor under the late Emir, Ado Bayero.
He is survived by his wives and 35 children.
(NAN)
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