President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said the news of the
death of the All Progressives Congress’ candidate in the inconclusive Kogi
State governorship election devastated him.
Buhari who is currently attending the third Gas Exporting
Countries Forum in Tehran, Iran said this in a statement by his Senior Special
Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.
The President said he received the news with shock.
“We are obviously devastated at the loss,” the President
was quoted as saying.
He described the deceased as a talented politician, a
loving family head and a respected community leader.
“He was immensely courageous,” the President added.
He condoled with the family of Audu, the government and
people of Kogi State as well as all APC members who stood by him in his bid
return as governor.
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