Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams, a member of the House of Representatives, has been confirmed dead.
Adams, who represented Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, was a member of the Labour Party. 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
According to his wife, Adams had been ill before his untimely death on Tuesday morning after a brief illness, Adams was chairman, House Committee on Sports, and representing Chikun/Kajuru federal constituency of Kaduna State.
Adams’ close friend, Mr Mike Obasi also confirmed the death to our reporter via a WhatsApp message.
Hon. Adams, a former general manager of Kada City FC and Remo Stars.
Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams,
This news comes just a week after another member of the House, Olaide Adewale Akinremi, representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was confirmed dead.
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.