Remains of Late Senator Ibrahim Mantu Laid To Rest In Abuja

The remains of a former deputy Senate President, Ibrahim Mantu was laid to rest at Gudu cemetery in Abuja on Tuesday.

In a ceremony witnessed by family, friends and political associates, the remains of the elder politician who died aged 74 was interred according to Islamic rites at the Sheikh Khalid Mosque in Abuja, the FCT.

At the prayer session held for the late statesman was a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Dimeji Bankole and former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso among others.

According to family sources the departed Senator took ill nine days ago and was been treated at home before he was later taken to the hospital when his condition did not improve.

President Muhammadu Buhari, in a condolence statement earlier on Tuesday, extoled the virtues of the late Senator who many political associates described as an astute grassroots politician.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, President Buhari said the late Mantu dedicated his life to the service of his people.

He commiserated with the leaders, members of the National Assembly, friends, political associates, and the Plateau State Government on his death.

Also, Governor Lalong, in his condolence message, described the death of Ibrahim Mantu as a great loss to the state and Nigeria at large.

Lalong said he received the news of the demise of the elder statesman and erudite politician with a heavy heart and highlighted the immense  contributions he made to the socio-political development of the State and the nation at large.

In a statement by his spokesperson Dr. Makut Macham, Gov Lalong described the late Senator Mantu as a grassroots politician whose life was all about the interest of the people as he did everything within his power to serve them through empowerment and quality representation.