Prominent PDP Member Dies In Kano

A former governorship aspirant in Kano State and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Abdulkadir Yusuf Gude, is dead.

Naijaonpoint reports that Gude, Secretary General of the Northern Reform Organisation (NRO), passed away at the age of 63.

A close associate and fellow member of the NRO, Malam Hamisu Umar Yakasai, announced that Gude died in the early hours of Friday, May 9, 2025, after a long illness.

“We have lost a valuable member of our community, a dedicated leader, and a true friend to many,” Yakasai said in a statement. “His passion, expertise, and commitment left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him.”

In an official statement, the NRO described the deceased as a gentleman, community leader, urbane public servant, and statesman, adding that his absence will be deeply felt by colleagues, friends, and all who worked with him.

Gude was widely respected for his political influence, community service, and reform-driven ideals.

He is survived by his wife, children, and several relatives.

In other news, the Department of  State Services (DSS) has arrested five individuals associated with the kidnapping and tragic murder of a one-year-old girl, Sakina Mamuda, in Duhun Bake village, Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State.

In a statement released by his Spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, on Thursday evening, Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, commended the security operatives for their prompt and effective response in capturing the suspects.

The statement indicated that the suspects had kidnapped the infant and demanded a ransom from her family, subsequently leading to her brutal murder.