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Buhari mourns associate, Ziggy Azike

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President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of Chief Chibuzo Nduwueze Ziggy Azike.

The late member of the Body of Benchers was his close political associate.

In a statement by presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, Buhari recalled that Azike contested for a seat in the Senate in 1999 on the platform of the All Peoples Party (APP).

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He also contested for the governorship of Imo State under the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) in 2007.

Buhari described the death as a โ€œpainful loss,โ€ adding that โ€œthe nation has really lost a patriotic citizen.โ€

He prayed that the Almighty will repose the soul of the deceased and grant the bereaved family and friends the fortitude to bear the loss.

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Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, will represent Buhari at Azikeโ€™s funeral on Friday.

The burial will be held at St. Michaelโ€™s Anglican Church, Okohia, Isiala Mbano in Imo State.

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