The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has described the death of a former Deputy President of the Senate, Ibrahim Mantu, as a sad development.
Gbajabiamila said Mantu, who served as the Deputy President of the Senate in the 5th Assembly, was one Nigerian that would be remembered for his democratic credentials.
The Speaker noted that Mantu contributed immensely to the growth and development of the Nigerian Legislature.
Gbajabiamila sent his condolences to the Government and people of Plateau State, especially the Mantu family, over the loss.
He prayed that the Almighty Allah will grant Mantu Jannatul Firdaus.