Just in: House of Reps candidate dies four days to election

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) candidate for Wudil/Garko House of Representatives Constituency, Alhaji Kamilu Ado Isa, is dead.

Isa, a former Assistant Comptroller General of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), died from a brief illness on Monday.

His death occurred four days to the presidential, senatorial, and House of Representatives general elections. All the elections hold on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

In a condolence message to his family, the presidential candidate of the NNPP, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, described his demise as shocking and a huge vacuum that could not be filled.

He said the candidate dedicated his time, wealth, and energy to the success of the party and his immediate community, praying that the Almighty God would forgive his shortcomings.

“I am saddened by the loss of Hon. Kamilu Ado Isah, the NNPP House of Representatives Candidate for Wudil/Garko constituency.

“May the Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him eternal peace. My condolence to his family, friends, and the NNPP Kano Chapter,” he said.

The deceased was buried in Kano according to Islamic rites.