The foremost presidential candidate in the country and respected national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shared in the grief of former Sokoto Governor, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, following the death of his wife, Hajiya Atika Wamakko.

Tinubu described the passage of Hajiya Wamako on Sunday at a private Hospital in Abuja after a brief illness as saddening.

In a condolence message to Senator Wamakko by his Media Office on Wednesday, Tinubu wished Hajiya Wamakko eternal rest.

“I received the news about the passing of Hajiya Atika Wamakko, the beloved wife of Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, with deep sadness.

“On behalf of my family, I express my deepest condolences to the former governor of Sokoto and his family.

“While praying that Almighty Allah comfort them at this moment, I also beseech Munificent Allah to forgive Hajiya Atika Wamakko her shortcomings like every other mortal and grant her Alijanna Firdaus. Amin,” the letter read.