The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano state has lost a prominent elder statesman, Alhaji Hamza Darma, who passed away on Friday, August 21, at the age of 76. The death was confirmed by Deputy Senate President Barau Ibrahim Jibrin, who shared a tribute on his verified Facebook page shortly after learning of the news. Reports indicate that Darma died after a brief illness.
Deputy Senate President Confirms Death and Pays Tribute
In his tribute, Jibrin described the development as a profound loss for Kano and its political community. He wrote: "Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raji'un. I received with deep shock the news of the death of Alhaji Hamza Darma, an elder statesman in our beloved state, Kano, who passed away today, Friday."
The deputy senate president praised Darma for the values he embodied throughout his life, stating: "This is indeed a monumental loss, not only to his family but to all of us in the Kano political landscape. He was a man of humility, commitment, and service, who devoted his life to Almighty Allah and the well-being of our people."
Condolences and Prayers for the Deceased
Jibrin extended condolences to Darma's family and to Kano state as a whole. He concluded his tribute with a prayer: "May Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings, have mercy upon him, expand his grave, and grant him Jannatul Firdaus."
Darma was regarded as an elder statesman in Kano political circles, with his influence felt across the state's APC structure. His death removes a figure who had long been associated with grassroots political engagement and public service in the state.
No Further Details Yet
No further details about the circumstances of his death or funeral arrangements had been disclosed at the time of publication. The news of his passing has sparked grief among APC members and political figures in Kano, who remember him for his dedication to public service.
This loss comes amid other recent deaths in Kano's political circles, including the passing of Dahiru, the brother of former Governor Ibrahim Shekarau, who was a retired permanent secretary and a respected figure in the state's public service.
