By Ikechukwu Okaforadi
The All Progressive Congress (APC) Governors Forum (PGF) has expressed grief over the death of the former Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Arc. Barnabas Yusuf Bala, who died on Sunday in an Abuja hospital.
A statement signed by the Governor of Kebbi State, Atiku Abubakar Bagudu, who is the chairman of the APC Governors Forum, said his death is a loss to the nation and the Nigerian progressive community.
“The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) received the death of His Excellency, Arc. Barnabas Yusuf Bala (Bantex), former Deputy Governor of Kaduna State with heavy heart and gratitude to God for a life well lived.
“We join the family, Kaduna State Government, members of All Progressives Congress in Kaduna State and the nation, to pray for the repose of the soul of our dear and beloved Arc. Barnabas Yusuf Bala (Bantex). His death is a loss to the nation and the Nigerian progressive community.
“We pray to God Almighty to grant his family the fortitude to bear this heavy loss. May Allah reward all the good work of Arc. Barnabas Yusuf Bala (Bantex), forgive his limitations and bless what he left behind.
“May the soul of Arc. Barnabas Yusuf Bala (Bantex) rest in peace”, the statement said.
