The speaker of the 8th House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara on Friday mourned the death of Sheik Abdulazeez Idris.
On his Facebook page, Dogara said that Sheik Abdulazeez was a patriot, courage-personified and will be sorely missed by all.
The former speaker, who is the Jhendhim of Zaar Land and also the Jarman Tikau described the late Sheik Abdulazeez Idris not just an Islamic cleric but a selfless leader and an uncommon philanthropist.
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According to him, “I received with shock the sad news of the demise of my brother, friend and a patriot, Sheik Dr Abdulazeez Idris who died yesterday, April 3, 2024.
“I have known and related closely with Malam and our relationship grew even stronger and we bonded as brothers most especially in 2023 while rallying Bauchi citizens to free themselves from the fetters that bind them.
“He was courage-personified; he was fearless and always not one to shy away from speaking truth to power no matter who is involved.”
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The former speaker extended his heartfelt condolence to Idris immediate family, his followers and disciples and the people of Bauchi State.
“I pray Allah give his family and followers the fortitude to bear the loss,” he said.
