February 14, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, expressed grief over the death of his friend and classmate, Senator Abba Ali, saying he has lost a valued friend.
THEWILL reported that Ali, a Second Republic Senator, died in a car accident on Tuesday, in Saudi Arabia.
Until his death, he was a member of the Federal Judicial Service Commission and served as the Chairman of the Forum of Classmates that included the President and members of their set from what is now the Government College, Katsina.
According to a statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, Buhari, in a tribute, described Senator Abba Ali as a complete gentleman, who had a nuanced understanding of issues.
“I have had the honour of knowing him from our early days. He is leaving us with countless memories. We will greatly miss him”, the President said. .
