The former presidential candidate for the National Republican Convention (NRC) and one of the leading candidates in the 1993 presidential election, Alhaji Bashir Tofa, has died at 93-year-old.
Tofa's family confirmed his death on Monday, January 3, after rumours had spread on social media that the strong politician passed away three days ago.
The confirmation was shared on Monday, January 3, by one of Tofa's daughters who had earlier debunked claims of his father's death on social media three days ago.
However, details of his death are still quite sketchy although sources within the family said Tofa had been ill for some time.
Tofa contested against late Moshood Abiola popularly known as MKO Abiola in the June 12, 1993 election.
The elder statesman contested under the platform of the defunct National Republican Convention (NRC) while MKO Abiola vied for presidency under the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
At the 1993 polls, Tofa who was one of the leading candidates in the elections which until today is considered as freest and fairest election in Nigeria.
Prior to his passing, late Tofa has always been known for being vocal and rendering solutions to challenges facing the country.
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