As torrents of growing tributes and commendations continue to trickle in over the death of the chairman of Lokoja local area council of chiefs and the Maigeri of Lokoja, Alh.Mohammodu Maikerfi the third ,A loyalist of the controlling party,the All Progressives congress from Kogi Western Senatorial district, Hon. Tajudeen Bisimilahi has mourned the death of the Royal fathers.
Hon. Tajudeen Bisimilahi in a condolence message to the state Governor,Alh.Yahaya Bello, Lokoja local government area and the immediate deceased royal family which was made available to newsmen in Lokoja , regretted that he received the news of his demise with rode shock and disbelief.
He described the late monarch as an astute administrator, father of all and an unassuming revered traditional ruler whom reign represent peace and unity adding that his era brought speedy growth and development to Lokoja metropolitan city and its environs.
Hon. Tajudeen Bisimilahi admonished the state, Lokoja local government and the generality of the people to take solace in the reality that the departed Maigeri of Lokoja lived a fulfilled life haven attained the octogenarian age of eighty years and occupied the throne of his forefathers for thirty solid years.
”Our late Monarch was an embodiment of simplicity, wisdom, humility, courage, fortitude, perseverance and above all exemplary royal father whom impeccable deeds and character should be emulated by his descendants.”Bisimilahi further reiterated.
”please I urge you to accept the will of our creator[Allah-Saw] for we all miss his fatherly care , counselling and affection.May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
Amen.
Once again may the good God give you the courage and the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.