Saraki mourns Sen. Kanti Bello

The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has expressed grief over the death of former Senate Chief Whip, Sen. Kanti Bello, (72), who passed away on Tuesday in Abuja.

The deceased, who served in the Senate for two terms represented Katsina North Senatorial District between 2003 and 2011 on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Saraki, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Yusuph Olaniyonu, described late Bello as an outspoken and courageous legislator.

He noted that Bello was always guided by national interest and that of his community in discharging his legislative responsibilities.

“With the death of Sen. Kanti Bello, the Senate and indeed the National Assembly has lost a reliable adviser.

“His wise counsel on national issues was always being sought by both the leadership and individual senators.

“During his stay in the Senate, late Bello was known for his outspokenness, forthrightness and courage in telling the truth to those in power without attaching any partisan, religious or tribal sentiments,’’ he said.

The President of the Senate said the late lawmaker’s wise counsel, insight and forthrightness would be missed by the Senate, his community and the country at large.

While sympathising with the immediate family of the deceased his friends, constituents and the government and people of Katsina State, Saraki prayed Almighty Allah to grant his soul eternal rest.