Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt Hon Prince Chibudom Nwuche has expressed shock over the death of Former Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives Alhaji Ghali Umar Na’Abba with whom he worked closely between 1999 to 2003 and with whom he has been working closely with ever since and condoled with the family, wife and children and the people of Kano Municipal Federal Constituency over the huge loss.

Nwuche who described the death of Ghali as a great loss to the nation and the Democratic family, noted that Ghali was an erudite speaker who led a vibrant house with many outstanding achievements including passing into law of several important legislations such as Cabotage Act, NSCDC Act, EFCC Act, ICPC Act, the NDDC Act amongst other bills.

He emphasized that Ghali stood for a prosperous and developed Nigeria based on the rule of law, through separation of powers of the various arms of government. He was a detribalized and patriotic Nigerian who treated all Nigerians equally and fairly irrespective of tribe and religion.

He will be missed by all lovers of democracy in the country, as despite leaving political office over two decades ago, he continued to intervene regularly on national issues by providing guidance.

He longed to see a prosperous and developed Nigeria based on equity and fairness to the various segments of our country.

May his great soul rest in perfect peace.