Ibrahim Musa: Facts about ex-senator who died in Abuja
- Former President Muhammadu Buhari's loyalist and senator in the 7th National Assembly, Ibrahim Musa, has died in Abuja after a brief illness
- The Niger-born senator's death came barely one month after former President Buhari passed away at a London clinic
- Five major facts about the late Senator Musa have therefore been compiled as his life and time were explored
Ibrahim Musa, a former senator representing the Niger North senatorial district, died in Abuja on Thursday, August 7. The lawmaker, who served between 2011-2015, died following a brief illness at the Nigerian capital.
The Niger state government confirmed the sad news through a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman.
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Niger governor mourns the late Musa
According to the statement:
“Senator Ibrahim died today (Thursday) in Abuja after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated service to his people and the nation at large.”
Usman expressed deep sorrow on behalf of the State Government and the people of Niger state, describing Musa’s death as a significant loss to the State and the country.
During his time in the Senate, Musa was respected for his clear positions on national issues and efforts to improve the lives of his constituents. Many recall his dedication to legislative duties and his loyalty to progressive ideals, The Cable reported.
5 facts about former Senator Musa
Below are some facts about the late senator:
- Musa was elected under the platform of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), which later merged with the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) and other political parties to form the present ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
- He was a strong loyalist of the late Muhammadu Buhari, the immediate past president of Nigeria, who died earlier in July.
- The late senator was a lawyer who served in the legal field for a period of 17 years before retiring into politics.
- Musa served as a senator in the 7th National Assembly, where he stood out among his peers.
- The late Musa was well respected among the people he represented.
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Musa dies barely month after Buhari's death
Musa's death came barely a month after the passing away of former President Buhari. The late president died at a London Clinic on Sunday, July 13. His remains were returned to the country on Tuesday, July 15 and were immediately given a state burial at his residence in Daura, Katsina.
President Bola Tinubu received the body of his predecessor at Katsina airport and led it to its grave in Daura. His burial was attended by dignitaries across political lines, and world leaders were present to give him their last respect.
Buhari dies at age 83 in London
Previously, Legit.ng reported that former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has passed away at the age of 82 in a London clinic, his family announced on Sunday.
His passing followed a prolonged illness, which the former head of state had endured since his time in office.
Born on 17 December 1942, Buhari served as Nigeria’s democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023, after previously ruling as military head of state between 1983 and 1985.
Source: Legit.ng
