The House of Representatives has reacted to the death of Kaduna lawmaker, Rep. Ekene Abubakar Adams, aged 39.
Adams died on Tuesday morning in Abuja after battling an undisclosed illness. The deceased lawmaker, a member of the opposition Labour Party (LP), was until his death the Chairman House Committee on Sports.
His death was the second in one week after the death of Rep. (Prince) Olaide Adewale Musliudeen Akinremi, aka Jagaban who died last week Wednesday.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Spokesman of the House, Rep Akin Rotimi Jr., the House expressed sadness over the demise of the Kaduna lawmaker
The statement reads:
“The House of Representatives is saddened to announce the passing of a dear member of the 10th Assembly, Rep. Ekene Abubakar Adams (LP, Kaduna), who died early Tuesday, at the age of 39.
“Rep. Adams was a dedicated public servant, passionate sports administrator, and kind philanthropist who, until his demise, chaired the House Committee on Sports. He was a first-term member of the House of Representatives, representing the good people of Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State.
“The dear departed lawmaker was a kind and gentle humanitarian, loved by all who knew him. His dedication to the development of grassroots sports in Nigeria was unwavering, and his contributions to the House will be deeply missed.
“The House of Representatives extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, constituents of our dear colleague, as well as the good people and Government of Kaduna State.
“May God grant his family and loved ones the strength to bear this irreparable loss, and may his soul find rest in the bosom of the Almighty.