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Adamawa LG chair dies months after predecessor’s death

Tragedy has hit Fufore Local Government Area in Adamawa State as the council’s chairman, Yahya Saidu, died barely 18 months after his predecessor, Shuaibu Babas, passed away while serving in the same office. A member of the House of Representatives representing the Fufore/Song Federal Constituency of the state, Aliyu Wakili, confirmed the death on Saturday […] Adamawa LG chair dies months after…

Adamawa LG chair dies months after predecessor’s death

Fufore Local Government Area in Adamawa State has been struck with grief as its council chairman, Yahya Saidu, has passed away just 18 months after his predecessor, Shuaibu Babas, succumbed to his duties in the same role. The death of the council chairman was announced by Aliyu Wakili, a representative of the Fufore/Song Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, through a condolence message on Facebook.

Wakili expressed deep sorrow over the loss, stating that it was a significant blow to Fufore and the broader state of Adamawa. He beseeched Allah to forgive the deceased for any shortcomings, accept his good deeds, and grant him a place in the Paradise of Firdaus. Wakili also asked for strength and patience for Saidu's family, friends, associates, and the entire Fufore community to cope with the irreparable loss.

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