The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expressed deep grief over a fatal motor accident involving the convoy of its Central Senatorial candidate, Hon. Sanusi Bala, popularly known as Sarkin Dawaki Mai Tuta.
The party disclosed that the accident occurred along the Wanke road, claiming the lives of two persons, including a Department of State Services, DSS, operative attached to the candidate.
In a condolence message issued on Saturday, October 11, 2026, and signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Kabirudeen Mohammed, the party described the incident as tragic and devastating.
The statement was issued on behalf of the leader of the PDP in Zamfara State, His Excellency Engr. Ibrahim Shehu Bakauye, the State Working Committee under the leadership of the State Chairman, Hon. Zilfikar Auwal Tambaya (Maina Tsafe), local government party chairmen and all supporters of the PDP in the state.
The party extended its heartfelt condolences to Hon. Sanusi Bala and to the families of those who lost their lives in the crash.
The PDP wrote, "Innalillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raji'un! On behalf of the leader of the PDP in Zamfara State, His Excellency Engr. Ibrahim Shehu Bakauye and the PDP SWC led by Hon. Zilfikar Auwal Tambaya and all PDP supporters in Zamfara State, we commiserate with our Zamfara Central Senatorial candidate - Hon. Sanusi Bala (Sarkin Dawaki Mai Tuta) over the accident his convoy had along Wanke road where two people lost their lives including the DSS of Sarkin Dawaki."
The party prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and for quick recovery of those who sustained injuries in the accident.
"We condole with Sarkin Dawaki Mai Tuta and the families of the deceased. May Allah forgive those who died and grant quick healing to the injured," the statement added.
