The 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has expressed sadness over the demise of a former Minister of Finance and Sardauna of Sokoto, Abubakar Alhaji. Abubakar Alhaji was said to have died at the age of 88. While condoling with the family of the deceased and the people of Sokoto State, Atiku wrote, “Deeply saddened by the passing of Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, the Sardaunan Sokoto, former Minister of Finance, and former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. Nigeria has lost an accomplished public servant, diplomat, and elder statesman whose decades of dedicated service left an enduring mark on our nation’s 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.