A death in the family leaves a void that cannot be filled. No one can ever take the place of this individual in the world.

Mvita constituency Member of Parliament Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir has paid tribute to his late father who passed away 12 years ago.

In a long post he shared on Instagram, Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir described his father as a mentor and a great man who made him what he is today.

"You won't read this but I write this anyway. I don't remember you just today but every single day. I pray for you and try to keep your beliefs and ideals alive by doing what I do. As I tie my tie when going to parliament I see a crystal clear vision of how you taught me to tie my tie.

As I try and juggle ensuring I'm available to those that entrusted me with representation, I smile at thoughts of how you were hardly late and how you insisted on the value of time. Every day, I see someone who tells me how you touched their lives. That included today as well. I know that translates to a prayer for you. Twelve years ago at a time like this, I was in tears and the only thing that wiped the stain of my tears from my face were more tears. I know I might never be like you but it is my hope that you'll be content with me achieving a fraction of what you achieved. Twelve years ago I was perplexed at what next with the responsibilities you left me with, but the largest lesson I learnt is true wealth is never material but character. Twelve years ago the world lost a father figure but I lost my daddy. Ever in my heart forever part of my life. Miss you Baba. Allahuma ghfirlii abuyaa warhamhu waja3lhu min ahlul janaah Allahuma ij3al qabrahu raudhan min riyadh jannah. Ameen."

Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir recently embarked on a weight loss journey and he looks absolutely handsome.