March 24, (THEWILL) – The former Speaker of Gombe State House of Assembly, Nasiru Abubakar Nono, is dead.
Former Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Buba Shanu, who confirmed the sad development in a statement, said Nono died in an auto crash on Thursday, along the Abuja–Keffi expressway.
He was travelling alongside a former House of Assembly member, Haruna Fada, when the tragedy occurred. However, Fada, who survived the crash, is receiving medical treatment in an undisclosed hospital
“He (Nono) died in a motor accident along Abuja-Keffi expressway. He was travelling with Hon. Haruna Usman Fada, former House of Assembly member, who survived and is currently receiving treatment,” Shanu said.
The late Nono served as Speaker of the Gombe State Assembly under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from 2015 to 2018. He hailed from Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of the State.
While reacting to the sad news, Gombe State Governor, Yahaya Inuwa, described the death of the late former Speaker as a huge loss not only to his family but to the entire country.
Inuwa described the deceased as a humble politician, who was known for his commitment to the well-being of his constituents and the State as a whole.
The Governor noted that as the Speaker of the State Assembly, the late Nono exuded dexterity and statesmanship while presiding over the State legislature and that earned him the respect and loyalty of his colleagues at the time.
