The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its Board of Trustees (BoT) have condoled with the former Governor of Kaduna State, Sen. Ahmed Mohammad Makarfi, over the death of his eldest son, Faisal Makarfi.
In separate statements by the party’s acting National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Manga, and the Board Chairman, Sen. Adolphus Wabara, on Saturday in Abuja, the PDP prayed to God to provide the Makarfi family the fortitude to bear the loss.
The late Faisal, who died in a car crash on Saturday evening will be buried today by 1:00 pm in Makarfi town, Kaduna State.
Daily Patriot had late yesterday reported the news of the passing of the younger Makarfi.
A family source had informed this news outlet that Faisal was on his back from a condolence visit to the family of the late Dan Isan Zazzau, a prince who died few days ago, when his car was involved in an accident.
Mr Manga commiserated with Mr Makarfi, who is the BoT Secretary and former PDP National Caretaker Committee chairman, describing the death as a huge loss.
Similarly, the BoT in a statement by Mr Wabara, expressed the condolences of the entire members of the board to Mr Makarfi and family, describing it as a tragic loss.
“Losing a child is an unimaginable pain, and we stand with him during this very difficult time.
“Dr Faisal’s passing is not only a loss to his family but to all those whose lives he touched through his dedication and compassion,” he said.
He also prayed to God to forgive the late Faisal’s shortcomings, “reward him for his good deeds, and grant him Al Jannah Firdaus.”
“The entire PDP family is united in grief with the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and we extend our full support during this trying period,” Mr Wabara said.
(NAN)
