This evening, I led a delegation on a condolence visit to the Abuja family residence of late Sheikh Baba Ahmed over the recent passing of Mouftah Baba Ahmed.
I expressed my deep sympathy to the immediate family of the deceased and his surviving siblings, including Sen. Datti Baba Ahmed. My personal relationship with the Baba Ahmeds outweighs any political or public service ties.
As Vice President, I worked closely with Mouftah, who was a Council member of the Bureau for Public Enterprise (BPE). I found him to be a dependable political ally. Together, we collaborated in searching for solutions to the multifaceted socio-economic and political problems confronting Nigeria.
His passing was a very personal loss.
The Baba Ahmeds have not only been rooted in both Islamic and Western education but in the core values of integrity, respect for humanity, and deep commitment to service.
Late Mouftah was a strong voice for good governance and national development.
May the Almighty Allah forgive his sins and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus. Amin. –AA
