President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sympathises with the government and the people of Borno State over the passing of the Waziri of Borno, Mustapha Mukhtar.

The Waziri, who served as the prime minister of Borno and chief adviser to the Shehu of Borno, died on Saturday.

“The late Waziri lived according to the well-established family tradition of community service, upholding the values of the respected Elkanemi dynasty,” the president said.

Mr Tinubu prayed for the repose of the soul of the dearly departed and comfort for those who mourn.

Similarly, the president sympathised with the ruling Sabah family, the government, and the people of the State of Kuwait over the passing of the emir, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah.

This is contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the president’s media aide, on Saturday in Abuja.

Applauding the achievements of the late emir, Mr Tinubu described the monarch as a man of great compassion, peace, and mercy who granted amnesty to political prisoners and dissidents, fashioning a progressive and stable state.

The president commiserated with the ruling House of Sabah and all those who mourned the loss while praying to Allah to show the emir mercy and grant him a place in Aljannah Firdaus. 

(NAN)