Nigerians React To Abubakar Audu's Death

The reported death of Abubakar Audu, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi state has sent shockwaves through the country.

Former Minister, Femi Fani Kayode and Dele Momodu joined thousands of Nigerians who took to social media to express their dismay and grief over the death of Audu who reportedly passed away shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had announced the results of the voting and had declared the election inconclusive.
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The late politician is expected to be buried tomorrow, November 23 in his home town according to Islamic rites.
Check out some of the reactions to Audu’s death below

May the soul of Alhaji Abubakar Audu, the APC governorship candidate for Kogi state who dropped after the election, rest in peace.Very sad.

— Olufemi Olu-Kayode (@realFFK) November 22, 2015

The Boss newspaper was told by a source that ABUBAKAR AUDU may have died of exhaustion as he had collapsed earlier but was resuscitated! — Dele Momodu (@DeleMomodu) November 22, 2015

Abubakar Audu is dead. There is obviously no smoke without fire..The Nigerian Police should investigate and get back to Nigerians ASAP.

— Sapiosexual (@ChukwukaJerri) November 22, 2015

May the PEACE that comes from d MEMORIES OF LOVE SHARED comfort d family of Prince Abubakar Audu in the days ahead. pic.twitter.com/cJHqc3jBhL — APC United Kingdom (@APCUKingdom) November 22, 2015

A scary world the death of prince Audu shud b a lesson to the elite

— Romeo (@Maidalankabi) November 22, 2015

This life is vanity upon vanity. Leading an Inconclusive election. Then died. R.I.P Prince Audu — Oluwole Danley (@hailuface) November 22, 2015

Tinubu reportedly contacting different SANs on ways of ensuring Prince Audu’s running mate, Faleke emerges as Governor of Kogi State

— Desolate Thinker (@dinstots) November 22, 2015

What shall it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his own soul? RIP Prince Audu Abubakar Vanity upon Vanity is all vanity! — Miz Cazorla (@MizCazorla) November 22, 2015

What happens now if Prince Audu is really dead to his votes & lead? Would it go to his Deputy Guber candidate or what?

— Architect Dr King (@mustysarina) November 22, 2015

Prince Audu is dead! You have to fear this life. Death is inevitable & unpredictable. Once it is time,neither a second is added nor removed — Mr El-Bonga™ (@el_bonga) November 22, 2015

May God console Abubakar Audu’s family and grant him eternal rest.

— Dipo Awojide, PhD (@OgbeniDipo) November 22, 2015

#KogiDecides: Bring Back Our Prince Audu – Emmanuel Balogun https://t.co/b4n2mtzfhX… https://t.co/jtvekeuiNs — Kogi Reports (@kogireports) November 20, 2015

Abubakar Audu;Victory and tragedy.We mourn,We mourn a dogged fighter,a resilient optimist.
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Abubakar Audu dies on the verge of victory News – WhirlWind News https://t.co/F2MAEU55Sf via @isumunna

— Sunny Igboanugo (@Odengus1Sunny) November 22, 2015

Hypocrisy is attempting to reverse all the things you’ve already expressed about Abubakar Audu. We owe the next generation History books.
— Gimba Kakanda (@gimbakakanda) November 22, 2015

To Abubakar Audu’s family, may our deepest condolences bring you comfort and may our prayers ease the pain of this great loss. #RIPAudu

— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) November 22, 2015

It’s understandable to feel for the passing of Abubakar Audu; it’s human. But he’s a public figure who, like any other, should be assessed.
— Gimba Kakanda (@gimbakakanda) November 22, 2015

The same ones who joined in mocking Diepreye Alamieyeseigha SUDDENLY developed the “SENSITIVE” armour with Abubakar Audu see una life?

— Kayode Ogundamisi (@ogundamisi) November 22, 2015

Rest in Peace Abubakar Audu, you kept on contesting believing someday u will get the mandate of the Kogi People, sadly that day was so close
— Khaleesi!!! (@AbangMercy) November 22, 2015

Before his demise, Audu promised the people of the state that he would revive the moribund Ajaokuta Steel Rolling company if he got the mandate of the people.