Former Senator for Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani has mourned former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Umar Na’Abba.
The Herald had reported that the ex-lawmaker died on Wednesday morning at the National Hospital, Abuja.
Reacting, Sani noted that Na’Abba saved Nigeria’s democracy and upheld the independence of the legislature during his time as House Speaker.
“Hon Ghali Umar Na’abba,Ex Speaker House of Representatives.He lived an accomplished life.
“He saved Nigeria’s democracy at its most crucial moment.He upheld and defended the honor and independence of the parliament.
“Without the courage and principles of the likes of Ghali,the term limits for Governors and Presidents would have been expunged from our constitution.
“Ghali spoke for justice and stood for freedom.A great loss.
“My condolences to his family.May Allah grant him Aljanna firdausi,” Sani.