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Former Abia State governor and Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu, has commiserated with the government and people of Taraba State on the death of Aku-Uka of Wukari, Shekarau Angyu Musa-Ibi Kuvyo II.
Extolling the virtues of the late monarch, Kalu said the deceased was a strong advocate of peaceful co-existence among all ethnic groups in Nigeria, adding that the late traditional ruler played patriotic roles in nation building in various capacities.
Describing the demise of the traditional ruler as a huge loss to the traditional institution across Nigeria, the former governor urged the Jukun race to uphold the good legacies of their late monarch, adding that the reign of the late paramount ruler, brought peace and unity across Taraba State.
In a condolence message, Kalu extended his condolences to the Kwararafa race over the sad loss.
He said: “On behalf of the people of Abia North Senatorial District, I sympathise with the Jukun race over the demise of Aku-Uka of Wukari, Shekarau Musa-Ibi Kuvyo II
“The death of the paramount ruler is a huge loss to Taraba State and Nigeria in general.
“During his 45 years reign, the late monarch attracted robust development to his domain and Taraba State in general. He left behind good deeds for the Jukun race to uphold.
“The late traditional ruler will be remembered for his passion for the growth and progress of Taraba State and Nigeria,”
Kalu prayed for eternal rest for the late monarch.
