The presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has announced the demise of his close aide and private secretary, Abdullahi Nyako.

Nyako, a lawyer and long-time associate of the former vice-president, passed away in the early hours of Thursday.

Reacting to the death on his Twitter handle, Atiku said that Nyako was more than an aide to him, but a family in the sense of the word. He noted that the deceased would be greatly missed.

“Barr. Abdullahi Nyako was more than an aide; he was family to me in every sense of the word. He served me with loyalty and diligence. He will be sorely missed,” he said.

He also prayed that Almighty Allah comforts and strengthens the family of the deceased.

“On behalf of my family, I convey my deepest condolences to the Abdullahi family and pray that the Almighty Allah will comfort and strengthen them.”

Although it is unclear what led to the death of the close aide, reports have it that Nyako died on Thursday morning in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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