His corpse was flown back to Kano around 2pm and was taken to his residence for prayers and then to the palace of the Emir of Kano.
The funeral prayer was led by the Chief Imam of Kano, Prof Sani Zahraddeen, at the palace at exactly 5:38pm.
Among thousands that attended the funeral prayer were notable personalities like Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, Senator Kawu Sumaila and many other prominent personalities.
Late Ghali Umar Na’abba was elected to represent Kano Municipal Federal Constituency of Kano State in the House of Representatives in 1999.
He replaced the then Speaker, Salisu Buhari, who resigned following a certificate scandal.
Na’Abba was born into the family of Alhaji Umar Na’Abba, a businessman and Islamic scholar in Tudun Wada,Kano Municipal Local Government on September 27, 1958.