President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday described the late All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Kogi State, Prince Abubakar Audu, as a talented and courageous politician.
Buhari, who is attending the Third Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Tehran, Iran, expressed shock at Audu’s death in a statement issued on Monday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.
The President was quoted as saying: “We are obviously devastated at the loss.”
He described the deceased as a talented politician, a loving family head and a respected community leader.
“He was immensely courageous,” the President added.