Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has mourned the death of his former aide and political associate, Shima Ayati.
Ayati’s death was made known in a statement to Naija News on Monday by the Atiku Media Office.
Atiku, a former Vice President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007, expressed shock and sadness over the loss of his former aide and long-time political associate.
He prayed that the soul of Hon. Shima Ayati rest in perfect peace.
The former Vice President also paid tribute to the loyalty and commitment of the Benue State born politician to his cause over the years.
Though Ayati served as an aide while I was in office as Vice President, he never hesitated to make himself available whenever the need arises, and his loyalty was never in doubt,” Atiku said.
In expressing his condolences to the family of the deceased, friends, and the good people of Benue State, Atiku urged them to see Ayati’s demise as the will of God.
The PDP Chieftain, thereafter, prayed for God to comfort the Ayati family and give his loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss of their father and husband and his political associate and friend.
