Obituary: Ghali Na’Abba: Exit of the “Lion,” advocate of parliamentary independence

With the demise early Wednesday of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’Abba, Nigeria has lost an advocate of democracy, independence of the legislature and strong institutions.

Mr Na’Abba died in Abuja after a protracted illness. He was 65 years old.

The late speaker was buried in Kano, his home city, later that day. The burial was witnessed by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, governors and other prominent persons.

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