My mother, son died one week after daughter’s wedding – Jigawa gov

Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi shared on Sunday that his son, Abdulwahab, and his mother, Hajiya Maryam, passed away within a week of his daughter Fatiha’s wedding.
Abdulwahab died in a road accident last week, just 24 hours after Hajiya Maryam succumbed to an illness.
On Sunday, Gombe State Governor and Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, Muhammadu Yahaya, led a delegation to Kafin Hausa town in Jigawa State to offer condolences to Governor Namadi.
Expressing gratitude, Governor Namadi thanked his Gombe counterpart for his unwavering support during both joyous and sorrowful times. He noted that Yahaya had also attended his daughter’s wedding just a week before the tragic events.
“Your Excellency, just a week ago, you were in Jigawa State to attend my daughter’s wedding Fatiha, and now you are here again to sympathise with us over the tragic losses of our mother and son. This demonstrates your love for us and exceptional leadership style. We cannot thank you enough, Your Excellency,” Namadi said.
Earlier, Yahaya urged Namadi to take solace in God, describing Namadi’s experience as an extraordinary test of faith.
“What Allah takes belongs to Him, and what He gives is also His, for everything occurs at its appointed time according to His will.
“As Muslims, we firmly believe that Allah’s destiny cannot be questioned. On this note, I urge you to remain steadfast and embrace Allah’s will.
“On behalf of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and the Government of Gombe State, I extend our heartfelt condolences to you and the people of Jigawa State. May Allah forgive their souls and grant them Aljannat Firdaus,” Yahaya said.