Atiku Abubakar Mourns Sardaunan Sokoto's Passing

Atiku Abubakar, the 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, expressed his profound sadness regarding the death of Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, the Sardaunan Sokoto and former Minister of Finance. Family sources confirmed that Alhaji passed away in Abuja at the age of 87.

In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Thursday, Atiku described the loss as significant, stating that Nigeria has lost an accomplished public servant, diplomat, and elder statesman whose decades of dedicated service have left an enduring impact on the nation’s development. He extended heartfelt condolences to Alhaji's family, the people and government of Sokoto State, the Sultanate Council, and all Nigerians mourning this immense loss.

Atiku concluded his statement with a prayer for divine forgiveness and comfort for those grieving, saying, “May Almighty Allah, SWT forgive his shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and comfort all who grieve. Ameen.”.