Fresh details have emerged surrounding the tragic death of Abdulsalami Ginsau, Assistant Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, at Chida Hotels.
Ginsau, a lawyer and prominent party figure, had been assigned to coordinate accommodation for Kano delegates attending the just-concluded APC convention in Abuja. He reportedly arrived in the Federal Capital Territory a day ahead of the event to make lodging arrangements.
What should have been a routine trip turned into a horrifying final moment—an elevator ride that ended in tragedy, claiming the life of the lawyer in the heart of Abuja.
According to the Kano State APC Chairman, Umar Haruna Doguwa, the late party chieftain successfully settled delegates before checking into the hotel himself. Concerns arose when he could not be located during the convention on Friday, prompting an extensive search across Abuja.
The search led party officials to the Utako Police Division, where they were informed of an incident reported at the hotel. Upon arrival, Ginsau’s body was identified, with initial reports linking his death to a suspected elevator malfunction.
Doguwa alleged negligence on the part of the hotel management, noting that some delegates had earlier complained about faulty lifts within the facility. He confirmed that the body had been deposited for autopsy, while police investigations are ongoing.
Police sources at the Utako Division confirmed that the incident was reported by the hotel management on March 28 and is under active investigation. Efforts to obtain official comments from the Federal Capital Territory Police Command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.
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A hotel source disclosed that about 150 rooms were initially booked for APC delegates, but the number of attendees reportedly exceeded 1,000, placing significant strain on the facility. The source claimed that despite management’s concerns over overcrowding, coordinators insisted the bookings were adequate.
The source further alleged that one of the hotel’s elevators had malfunctioned and was forced open. Ginsau, who was lodged on the third floor, reportedly entered the faulty elevator in the early hours of Friday, after which it collapsed unnoticed.
It was not until the following day, after an unusual odour was detected, that a search was conducted, leading to the discovery of his remains.
Meanwhile, the Kano APC chapter has called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The party’s state secretary, Auwal Soja Sani Mainagge, said Ginsau had travelled in good health but went missing during the event.
He disclosed that the party has set up a committee to collaborate with security agencies, while the Kano State Government has also intervened to ensure a full investigation.
Speaking for the family, Hamza Haladu described the death as shocking, noting that Ginsau was “healthy and energetic” prior to the trip. He added that assurances have been given by the state government that the cause of death will be fully established.
The late Ginsau, a respected legal practitioner and corporate executive, is survived by two wives and two children. He will be buried in Kano in accordance with Islamic rites.
Daily Trust
