Newly elected Chairman of Bakori Local Government Area, Katsina State, Hon. Aminu Dan Hamidu, has died just barely two months after assuming office.
The LGA Chairman, Hon. Hamidu died on Monday, June 9, 2025 after assumed office in April 2025.
The cause of his death has not yet been officially disclosed, however, unconfirmed reports indicated that he had been battling illness for a while.
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of the state, Kaula Mohamme, confirmed the sad incident in a statement.
Radda, in the statement, lament the passing of the Chairman, noting that he “is a loyal party man, a seasoned civil servant, and a grassroots politician who devoted his life to public service with honesty, humility, and uncommon dedication.”
The statement added, “Today, Katsina has lost one of its most committed and selfless sons. Hon. Hamidu was a quiet achiever who believed in the values of integrity, transparency, and people-first leadership.
“His death is a painful loss not only to Bakori but to the entire state.
“The deceased was elected Chairman of Bakori Local Government in the February 2025 local government elections and officially assumed office in April 2025.
“Though his tenure was brief, he left behind a legacy of purpose-driven leadership and genuine commitment to community development,” he said.
The governor mentioned that Hamidu’s service across different levels of government had always been marked by diligence and a deep concern for the welfare of the people.
“He was not someone who sought the spotlight. He let his work speak for him,” the governor added. “Even in a short period, he showed what leadership could mean when rooted in sincerity. May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdausi,” the governor prayed.
“We will continue to remember him for his modesty, his dedication, and the love he had for his people.”
Radda, on behalf of the Katsina State government convey heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Chairman, the good people of Bakori, and members of the APC family statewide.