Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde and the senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sharafadeen Alli, on Sunday, mourned the death of Sarki Sasa, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, who passed away on Saturday evening at the age of 125.
Makinde described Sarkin Sasa’s demise, who was also the chairman of the Council of Arewa Traditional Rulers in the 17 southern states of Nigeria, as the end of a great era.
He commiserated with the immediate family of Alhaji Katsina and the entire Hausa/Fulani community in Oyo State and Southern Nigeria, praying to God to grant repose to the soul of the deceased Sarkin.
According to him, he met the late Sarkin years before he became governor, and their relationship had always been cordial, as the late Alhaji Katsina had always been supportive.
He said, “On behalf of the government and the good people of Oyo State, I express my condolences to the Hausa/Fulani community in Oyo State over the demise of Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, the Sarkin Sasa Sardaunan Yamma.
“The death of Alhaji Katsina at 125 marks the end of a significant era.
“He was a great leader who led his people with commitment and demonstrated utmost patriotism to Oyo State and Nigeria in every way.’’
“His cooperation with our government was topnotch and exemplary. May Allah SWT grant him Aljanah Firdausi”
Also, Alli expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, the Sarkin Sasa Sardaunan Yamma, who died on Saturday at the remarkable age of 125.
Alli described the late traditional ruler as a towering figure in leadership and an unwavering advocate of good governance.
