Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has expressed sadness over the death of Her Highness, Queen Goni Soba Sulu-Gambari, wife of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR.
Saraki, in a condolence message posted on his Facebook handle on Thursday, described the deceased as an important figure in the history of the Sulu-Gambari royal family and the Ilorin traditional institution.
He extended his condolences to the Emir of Ilorin, Prince Modibbo Sulu-Gambari, members of the Sulu-Gambari royal family and the people of the Ilorin Emirate over the loss.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Her Highness, Queen Goni Soba Sulu-Gambari, beloved wife of the revered 9th Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness Shehu Sulqornain bn Muhammad Laufe Dan Bawa,” Saraki said.
He described the death as a profound loss to the royal family and the entire Ilorin Emirate, noting that the late queen occupied an important place in the history of the royal family and traditional institution.
