I received the news of your sudden death with a rude shock.
I had always admired your bubbling and infectious zeal to accomplish whatever task or goal you set for yourself.
Even though, by my Christian faith, I know that death can come knocking at any time hence our resolve to be assured of life in the hereafter which only Jesus Christ can guarantee, I naively did not know that death was so close to you hence my shock.
Your Excellency, you have been so many things in this country, governor, minister, and chairman of board etc. You acquitted yourself well. Many of us who observed you from afar knew that you were a gem and that your shortcomings were too insignificant to douse the shine of the star which you are.
I can vividly recall your acceptance to replace the disqualified governorship candidate of the PRP in Kano State in the year 1979. Your confidence and the zeal with which you prosecuted the campaigns under the leadership of late Mallam Aminu Kano was not only clinically efficient but a classic example of an election that reflected the will of the people.
Alhaji, in Nigeria’s political terrain, shifting alliances is the order of the day. You had your fair share of shifting locations and alliances however it is to your credit that your ideological posture and direction was never in question or doubt due to the way and manner you comported yourself and conducted your affairs.
Wisdom and happenings round the world demands that a move from the far left to the left of centre is more desirable considering our contemporary experiences.
We will miss you!
Adieu! Alhaji Abubakar Rimi, Adieu!
You have fought the good fight.
The progressives still standing will not let you down.
May God comfort and console your family.
Engr. Samson Ameh Opaluwah
Associated Estate
Abuja.
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