Jonathan consoles with people of Kano over Galadiman's death

Abuja - President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday
commiserated with the Emir of Kano, Alhaji
Muhammadu Sanusi II, and the people of Kano
over the death of the Galadiman Kano, Alhaji
Tijani Hashim.
Hashim, who was one of the most powerful
members of the Kano emirate council, died in the
early hours of Monday in Abuja at the age of 79.
This is contained in a statement issued by the
Special Adviser to the President on Media and
Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati, in Abuja.
It stated that Jonathan said the deceased served
his people admirably over many years as a
regional minister in the first republic and as
member of the emirate council.
"Jonathan believes the eminent Kano prince and
highly revered community leader will always be
remembered and honoured for his laudable
contributions to peace, stability and progress in
his community and country.
"The president prays that God Almighty will
receive the late Galadima’s soul and grant him
eternal rest.
"He also pray that the Almighty will bless the
good people of Kano with a worthy successor to
the late prince,’’ the statement stated.