Yahaya Bello Mourns Lokoja Local Govt Chairman

Gov .Yahaya Bello of Kogi has expressed profound shock over the sudden passing of the Chairman of  Lokoja  Local Government, Mr  Mohammed Dan’ Asabe.

Bello , in a statement issued by Mr Mohammed Onogwu ,his Chief Press Secretary ,on Friday  in Lokoja ,said Dan Asabe’s death was tragic and painful.

He described  the council chairman, who died early Friday , as a strong  political figure in the state.

“Hon Dan Asabe was  a hardworking, dedicated, and compassionate young man, who was a friend to all.

“His demise is a monumental tragedy, leaving deep sorrow in the hearts of everyone, ” he said.

The governor, who personally attended the funeral rites of the late Lokoja Local Government chairman, noted that Lokoja and the state had lost a gem.

He urged the family, the government and the   people of the council area   to accept the incident as the will of Allah.

“I am deeply shocked and devastated at the news of DanAsabe’s death . His untimely passing is heartbreaking and painful.

“I have lost a reliable associate, a great confidant, and an administrator, who toiled tirelessly for the betterment of his people.”, Bello added.

Bello eulogized his unique qualities of tolerance, friendliness, and passion for the well-being of his people.

He prayed to Almighty Allah  to grant the soul of DanAsabe eternal rest, while asking God to grant his family the  fortitude to bear the loss