I’m yet to adapt to life outside prison, says Al-Mustapha

Posted by admin General Politics, Latest Politics, Top Stories Sunday, July 21st, 2013

Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, who is still basking in the euphoria of his release from prison, says he is yet to adapt to life outside the prison.

He was discharged and acquitted penultimate Friday over conspiracy to kill Alhaja Kudirat Abiola said in his hometown, Nguru, Yobe State, that he is yet to have a phone or read newspapers since his release.

He was behind the bars for about 14 years.

Major Al-Mustapha who was accompanied by the minister of state finance, Dr. Yerima Ngama, senator representing Yobe south, Alhaji Alkali Abdulkadir Jajare, son of the late Head of State, Mohammed Sani Abacha, and PDP North East chairman, Sen. Lawn Girigiri ,among others.

He visited the Emir of Nguru, Alhaji Mustapha Ibn Kyari before worshipping at the town’s Central Mosque.

Al-Mustapha later proceeded to Gashua and was hosted to a Ramadan fast break by the Matawalin Bade, Dr. Yerima Ngama, who said:”One thing I noticed about Hamza is that despite all these years of his incarceration, his intellect is still sharp and he remains a fine gentleman with his mental alertness intact.

“We are very happy for his release and we believe that the wisdom that prevailed over his judgment came from God Almighty. It’s important to note that Hamza has forgiven everybody behind his ordeal. This is one virtue that he has because of his deep faith and the fear of God in him.”

Al-Mustapha’s wife, Hafsat, said: “We have waited for so long and we just have to move on after the release of my husband. We cannot look back at all. God has His reason for everything and my family believe in Him.”

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