PDP, APC mourn Borno Deputy Governor, Zannah Mustapha

The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, have condoled with the government and people of Borno state over the death of Deputy Governor Zannah Mustapha.

The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, in a statement on Saturday, said the party was shocked by the sudden death of the deputy governor.

The PDP commiserated with Borno state governor, Kashim Shettima, the Mustapha family, the people of the state and the All Progressives Congress for the loss and prayed God to grant the departed eternal rest.

The APC also expressed deep shock and sadness at the sudden death of Mr. Mustapha.

In a statement issued in Lagos on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, the party described Mr. Zannah’s demise as a huge loss to his family, his party, his state and indeed to Nigeria.

”The suddenness of Alhaji’s Zannah’s passing has deepened the pain caused by his death,” it said, praying that God will comfort his family and give them the fortitude to bear their irreparable loss.

The APC also commiserated with the people and government of Borno State over the Deputy Governor’s death, and prayed that God will grant repose to his soul.