Yakubu Dogara, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has mourned former President, Shehu Aliyu Usman Shagari.

Dogara, in a condolence message to Nigerians, stated that the former president was a true democrat and an icon of transparency.

He said: “We have lost a father, man of peace, true democrat, patriot and a nationalist. He led an exemplary life of service to God and country worthy of emulation. He was a president for all Nigerians, irrespective of tribe, religion or region.

“President Shagari led Nigeria with dignity and honour and respected the independence of the legislature and judiciary in the second republic under the defunct National Party of Nigeria (NPN).

“He was a bridge-builder and one of the major highlights of his presidency was the alliance he formed between the NPN and the Nigerian Peoples Party (NPP) in accordance with his politics of give and take.”

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