The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has condoled with the family of the first elected Governor of the state, Balarabe Musa who passed away on Wednesday.
In a condolence message on behalf of the Kaduna State Government,the Governor said the State is proud of the public service Alhaji Musa rendered to the state and its people.
He described him as a progressive politician who remained steadfast to his principles.
He said “Alhaji Balarabe Musa will be remembered as a progressive politician who tried in his time as governor to expand the horizons of opportunity for ordinary people.
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“He made notable contributions to industrializing the state. As a leader, he demonstrated at the ballot box, the capacity of a political party devoted to the protection of the interest of ordinary people to acquire power democratically.
“As a private citizen, he projected the qualities of principled politics, decency, integrity, consistency and commitment to improving the lives of our ‘talakawa’ in Kaduna State and Nigeria.
“Despite the setback of his unwarranted impeachment from the office of Governor, Alh. Balarabe Musa remained steadfast to his principles and spoke his mind often, helping to project a radical voice in public discourse in defense of democracy, and to advance social justice.
“As we pay tribute to his life of unblemished public service, we pray Allah to forgive his shortcomings, grant him al-Jannar Firdaus and to comfort his family.”
He served as governor from October 1979 to June 1981.
