The 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar has expressed sadness over the demise of Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, the Sardaunan Sokoto and former Minister of Finance. Family sources confirmed on Thursday that the former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom died in Abuja at the age of 87. Reacting, Atiku in a statement on his official Facebook page on Thursday, said he is “deeply saddened” by the ugly development. “My heartfelt condolences go to his family, the people and government of Sokoto State, the Sultanate Council, and all Nigerians mourning this immense loss. “May Almighty Allah, SWT forgive his shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and comfort all who grieve.