How Senator Sodangi died hours I left the hospital - Gov. Sule

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state has described the death of former senator Abubakar Danso Sodangi as a monumental loss to Nasarawa state and the nation at large.

The governor in a condolence message  personally signed, said he received the news of the demise of the former senator with shock hours after visiting him in the hospital 

"My heart is burdened, and I am deeply saddened by the news of the passage of my brother and Chairman of my Campaign Council before the primaries in 2019 and during the 2023 gubernatorial election. 

Senator Abubakar Danso Sodangi, Dan Malikin Nasarawa who passed away on Sunday night only hours after I was in the hospital to see him was not just an elder brother and political associate but a confidant, a lover of peace and harmony among his people and community.

Discribing  Senator Sodangi as a committed leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who at all times placed the interest of the party above his personal interests, governor Sule said the legislative prowess as representative of the people of Nasarawa West senatorial district for twelve years was evident and would be greatly missed.

"No doubt, Nasarawa State has lost one of her political icons and an elderstatesmen. We shall miss his timely advice and love for Nasarawa State and humanity in general. 

"On behalf of my family and the good people of Nasarawa State, I wish to condole the Nasarawa Emirate Council, the APC family, the immediate family of the late Senator, relatives and political associates. I pray Allah to grant his family the fortitude to bear this great loss." He said.