Obi, House mourn loss of 39vyears old Rep
For the second time in a week, this House of Representatives (HoR) has lost a member, this time around a Labour Party member from Kaduna State.
The Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi expressed sadness at the loss of Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams.
Earlier in the day, the House, through its spokesman, Akin Rotimi Jr, announced the passing of Adams.
The HoR said died early Tuesday, at the age of 39.
The statement read: “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.”
Writing on his X handle on Tuesday, the LP standards bearer said, “I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams, a member of the Labour Party in the House of Representatives from Kaduna State. My heartfelt condolences go out to his wife, family, and loved ones. His untimely death at the age of 39 is a tragic loss to the nation.
“As Chairman of the House Committee on Sports and Representative of the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, Hon. Adams has already in his short tenure made significant contributions to the development of sports in Nigeria. His passion and expertise in this field will be greatly missed.
“May God Almighty who called him home at this time, forgive his sins and grant him eternal rest, and grant his family, and all of us, the fortitude to bear his sad irreplaceable loss.
‘May God Almighty protect and bless his family always.”
