The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as mourned a staunch supporter, Muhammad Dakat.
In a statement he personally signed on Tuesday, Atiku said that as Director-General of the National Solidarity Movement for Atiku/Okowa (NSM), Dakat brought a huge dose of enthusiasm and inspiration to his campaign efforts.
He added that the deceased was a rallying point for young people during the 2023 general election.
Atiku said, “I have just been briefed about the passing of Muhammad Dakat. As Director General of the National Solidarity Movement for Atiku/Okowa (NSM), Muhammad brought a huge dose of enthusiasm and inspiration to the assignment of mobilising compatriots in the last general election.
‘Even after the election, he was unwavering in his commitment to the cause. Muhammad was a rallying point for young people and a natural leader who led by his convictions and personal example. We have lost one of the most Atikulated members of our family at such a young age.
“Ifeanyi Okowa and I, on behalf of the team, would like to offer our condolences to the Dakat family and friends, the NSM, and members of our support groups in general. He will be sorely missed.
“I pray that the Almighty Allah gives his family the strength to withstand this tragic moment. May his memories be a blessing. Amin.”