Date: 2019-11-02

Former Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has described the death of the Olupako of Share, Oba Abubakar Garba as a sad and painful loss.

In a condolence message following the monarch's demise on Saturday, Alhaji Ahmed said as a son of Share, he enjoyed a close relationship with Alhaji Garba who always provided him with guidance and prayers.

Alhaji Ahmed described late Olupako as a bridge-builder and icon of peace who preached and worked for a harmonious relationship between Share and other communities in the state.

Alhaji Ahmed, in the statement by his spokesperson, Dr Muyideen Akorede, therefore commiserated with all sons and daughters of Shareland over the first class traditional ruler's death and urged them to be consoled by the fact that the late Olupako lived a pious and fulfilled life.

The former Governor said Alhaji Garba will be remembered for his relentless commitment to the development of Share Community which came to fruition during his lifetime as well as his tireless devotion to building bridges of peace between Share and it's neighbouring communities.