The senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Dr. Yunus Akintunde has sympathized with family of Sarkin Sasa Ibadan and Hausa community over the death of Sarkin Sasa, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina.
Late Alhaji Katsina’s death was announced in the evening hour of Saturday, March 1 at the ripe age of 125.
According to Senator Akintunde, “We have lost a great spiritual and traditional Leader ”
Until his death, he was the Chairman Council of Arewa Traditional Rulers in the 17 Southern States of Nigeria.
A staunch advocate of good governance in a democratic setting, Alhaji Maiyasin Katsina was an epitome of humility, piety and commitment to service to humanity.
In a release made available to the Media through Kunle Olatunji the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Senator Yunus Akintunde, he expressed his heartfelt condolences on the passage of the notable traditional ruler.
Well loved and highly respected by his subjects and associates across the country, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Sarkin Sasa as he was fondly called will be sorely missed.
“He was both a political and spiritual leader to several of us, endowed with unequalled leadership virtues and very peaceful disposition. We will miss his staunch support, guidance, good nature and excellent relationship at all times.”
“My heartfelt condolences go to his immediate family members, his subject and the Hausa communities across the country even beyond the areas of traditional rulership jurisdiction.”
“May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannah Fridaus.”
