Tragedy has struck the family of former Bauchi Deputy Governor Baba Tela. Rabiu Kwankwaso has expressed deep sorrow after two of Tela’s children died in a road crash in Bauchi State.
BAUCHI, BAUCHI STATE — Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, has mourned the death of Mustapha and Ummi, the children of former Bauchi State Deputy Governor Baba Tela, following a fatal road crash. Kwankwaso conveyed his condolences in a public message after reports confirmed the tragic incident.
According to a condolence message shared by Kwankwaso, the two children lost their lives in a road accident that has left their family and many supporters in grief. The former Kano State governor described the incident as a painful loss and prayed for strength for the bereaved family during this difficult period.
Kwankwaso said he was deeply saddened by the news and extended his heartfelt sympathy to Baba Tela, members of his family, and the people close to them. He prayed that Almighty Allah grants Mustapha and Ummi eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus and gives their loved ones the courage to bear the loss. The condolence message also urged friends and associates to remember the family in their prayers.
Baba Tela served as Deputy Governor of Bauchi State and remains a respected political figure in the state. News of the road crash has attracted condolences from political associates, supporters, and members of the public, many of whom have described the loss as heartbreaking. As of the time of filing this report, authorities had not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The development means another prominent Nigerian political family is mourning the loss of loved ones following a road accident. Road crashes remain a major public safety concern across Nigeria, and the incident has renewed calls for greater caution on the nation’s highways. More information is expected from the family and relevant authorities as arrangements for the burial and other funeral activities continue.
