Sokoto City Boys Director Ma’sud condoles Sultan over demise of Alhaji Abubakar

The Director of the City Boys Movement, Sokoto State Chapter, Hon. Ma’sud Musa Bashar Rahamaniyya, has expressed sadness over the passing of former Nigerian Minister of Finance and Sarduana of Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji.

Popularly known as “Triple A,” Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, who also served as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, passed away at the age of 94 on Thursday morning, July 30, 2026, at a hospital in Abuja.

In a condolence message personally signed by him, Ma’sud Musa Bashar, who is also the Turakin Wazirin Sokoto, said he received the news of the distinguished public servant’s passing with shock and profound sadness. However, he thanked Almighty Allah that the Sokoto prince lived a life worthy of emulation and passed away at a ripe old age.

The statement reads:

“It is with profound sorrow that I, on behalf of the City Boys Movement, Sokoto State Chapter, extend my deepest condolences over the passing of our beloved father, elder statesman, and Sarduana of Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji.

“The late Sarduana was a father figure to many, a respected mentor, an outstanding role model, and a distinguished public servant whose life was dedicated to the service of Allah, Sokoto State, and the Federal Republic of Nigeria. His wisdom, humility, integrity, and unwavering commitment to national development earned him the respect and admiration of people across the country. His legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.

“On behalf of the City Boys Movement, Sokoto State Chapter, I extend our heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the Sultanate Council, His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, FCNA, Executive Governor of Sokoto State, our leader, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, the Government and people of Sokoto State, and all Nigerians mourning this great loss.

“We pray that Almighty Allah (SWT) forgives his shortcomings, showers His infinite mercy upon him, grants him Aljannatul Firdaus, and gives his family, the Sultanate Council, our leaders, and the people of Sokoto State the strength and patience to bear this irreparable loss. Ameen Ya Rabbal ‘Alameen.”