The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of two serving members of the Kano State House of Assembly, Aminu Ungogo and Sarki Daneji.
Yahaya, on behalf of his colleagues in the forum, extended condolences to the government and people of Kano State, particularly Governor Abba Yusuf, the leadership and members of the state House of Assembly, as well as the families, colleagues, and constituents of the deceased lawmakers.
Describing the deaths as “a painful loss to Kano State and democratic governance,” the governor noted that “both men served their constituencies, state and the nation with commitment, dedication and a strong sense of responsibility.”
He prayed that Almighty Allah would forgive their shortcomings, “grant them Aljannatul Firdaus and give their families, colleagues and the people of Kano State the fortitude to bear these huge losses.”
Ungogo, who represented the Ungogo constituency and chaired the House Committee on Appropriation, died on Wednesday after collapsing at the assembly complex following a brief illness. He was rushed to a hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after.
Barely an hour later, Daneji, the member representing the Kano Municipal constituency, was also reported dead.
