Buhari mourns close ally, Isa Funtua
President Muhmmadu Buhari has received news of the death of one of his longtime friends and associates, Mallam Isma’ila Isa Funtua with shock.Confirming President Buhari’s shock in a statement, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, said the death of Funtua would leave a huge vacuum around the President, considering the very close connection they shared.
“The President condoles with family members, government and people of Katsina State, and all associates of the former President of NPAN, especially the media industry, on the loss, describing him as “greatly admired and respected’’. “The President prayed to Allah for repose of Malam Funtua’s soul, and to grant the family strength and fortitude to bear the loss”, the statement said.Mallam Ismaila Isa Funtua was born in Funtua, Funtua council area of present day Katsina State in 1942.
A close ally of President Muhmmadu Buhari, Mallam Funtua was a member of the affabled Kaduna Mafia, a clique of influencing northern elite with professional and commercial background.
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