Balarabe Musa dead, buried; Jonathan, others mourn

Renowned social critic, politician, and former governor of Kaduna state, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, is dead.

Musa died on Wednesday in Kaduna.

He was subsequently buried in the afternoon.

Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan expressed sadness over the death of the Second Republic Governor.

In a condolence message to the Government and people of the state, the former President described Musa as a sincere politician who protected the interest of the people.

Jonathan noted that Musa was a highly principled politician who avoided convenient politics and relentlessly pursued his beliefs, even at the risk of suffering personal losses.  

The former President said: “Alhaji Balarabe Musa was a sincere and committed patriot and statesman who held fast to people-oriented progressive ideals throughout his political life.

“As a democrat, Musa avoided convenient politics and was passionate and courageous about his views. He was a highly principled man who relentlessly pursued his beliefs, even at the risk of suffering personal and career setbacks.

“He was a great man who deliberately avoided the companionship of the elite but found solace in the company of the ordinary people.

“The late sage was quite sincere in his beliefs and lived the courage of convictions. He fought for the less privileged and was deeply committed to causes that promoted public good for which he will be remembered as one of the finest politicians of our nation.” 

Also, the Leadership of the National Consultative Front, NCFront expressed great regret and sadness about his demise, stating that was a true hero and martyr of the struggles of poor and masses in his lifetime.

“He immensely sacrificed his personal comfort and resources for their freedom and wellbeing till his last breathe, struggling tenaciously and consistently in various ways and times to ensure that the Nigerian poor are set free from the shackles of oppressive State rulers of Nigeria,” the NCFront statement said.