By Bashir Bello, Abuja
The Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and former Vice President of Nigeria, His Excellency Alhaji Atiku Abubakar (Wazirin Adamawa), has commiserated with the people of Bungudu Emirate and other communities in Zamfara State over recent security incidents and bereavements.
The former Vice President was represented at the engagements by the ADC Candidate for Zamfara Central Senatorial District, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Saleh Ruwandoruwa, Baraden Maru.
Speaking during the visits, Baraden Maru conveyed the heartfelt condolences of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and the entire ADC family to the people of the state. He prayed for lasting peace, the safe return of those in captivity, and divine comfort for bereaved families.
The first major engagement was a condolence visit to the Palace of the Emir of Bungudu, Alhaji Hassan Atto, following the recent attack on Bungudu town. The incident led to the abduction of the Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area, who remains in captivity, and the killing of security personnel in the line of duty.
During the visit, Baraden Maru delivered the message of the ADC Presidential Candidate, praying for the repose of the souls of the fallen security operatives and for Allah to grant the speedy and safe release of the abducted council chairman.
The Senatorial candidate also visited the Emir of Maru and undertook a family visit to his hometown, Ruwan Doruwa in Maru Local Government Area, where he paid a courtesy call on his aged mother and other family members. The visit, he said, was to seek their prayers and blessings ahead of the 2027 elections.
Similarly, Baraden Maru visited Tsafe Local Government Area to commiserate with the Council Chairman, Hon. Garba Shehu Fanchers, over the death of his beloved mother. He prayed that Almighty Allah grants the deceased Aljannatul Firdaus and gives the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
The visits, underscores ADC’s Candidates commitment to compassion, solidarity, and responsible leadership, and the party’s resolve to stand with the people of Zamfara in times of grief.
