Another member of parliament, Ekene Adams, dies at the age of 39

Ekene Abubakar Adams, a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives, died on Tuesday morning at the age of 39. The cause of death was reportedly due to a recent illness, according to a statement from the House speaker Akin Rotimi Jr.

Adams, who represented the Chikun/Kajuru federal constituency in Kaduna State, served on the House of Representatives Sports Committee. Condolences have poured in from his colleagues, many expressing shock and sadness at his sudden passing.

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The Honourable Adams, former general manager of Kada City FC and Remo Stars, was elected to the House of Representatives on the platform of the Labour Party (LP) in 2023. With his sporting background as a former athlete and administrator, he was appointed Chairman of the House Sports Committee, a position he held until his death on Tuesday morning, July 16, 2024.

Adams’ death is the second news to hit the House of Representatives in a week after the death of His Excellency Olaide Akinremi (Jagaban) of Oyo State, who died on Wednesday, July 10.

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