Wada: I’m still in shock over Audu’s death

Idris Wada, governor of Kogi state, on Wednesday said that he was yet to come terms with the sudden death of Abubakar Audu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 21 governorship election..

Audu died on Sunday shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the election as inconclusive.

Wada, who spoke at Ogbonicha , the hometown of the deceased, during the third day Fida’u prayers, said the death still remained a shock and mystery to him and the people of the state.

He said Audu would continue to be remembered for his selfless service to humanity adding that he died at a time when his services were still needed.

Represented by Yomi Awoniyi, his deputy, Wada said the deceased touched so many lives in the state, while serving as governor from 1991 to 1993 and 1999 to 2003.

Earlier, while leading the prayers , Suleiman Adama, the chief imam of Ogbonicha, prayed that God grants the deceased eternal rest.

He also prayed for the family and political associates to have the the fortitude to bear the loss.

Adama admonished Nigerians to always remember God in all their deeds and always remember death could come at anytime.

Mohammed Audu, first son of the deceased, said the death of his was “sudden and shocking”, but that the family has accepted it with fortitude.

He thanked Nigerians for standing by the family and for their show of love and respect for the late Audu.