Senator Barinada Mpigi Dies at 64, Governor Fubara Mourns Rivers Lawmaker
Serving Senator representing Rivers South East Senatorial District, Barinada Mpigi, has died at the age of 64.
The news of his passing has sent shockwaves across Rivers State and beyond. Governor Siminalayi Fubara expressed deep shock and sadness over the sudden loss, describing it as a painful moment for the state and the nation.
Until his death, Senator Mpigi served as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works, where he played a key role in legislative oversight of critical infrastructure projects across the country. A prominent political figure of Ogoni extraction, he was widely regarded as one of the leading voices from Rivers South East in national politics. He was also known to be a strong ally and supporter of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
According to reports, the late senator died after a prolonged battle with an undisclosed illness. However, details surrounding his death remain unclear as of press time. While some sources indicate that he passed away in Abuja, others claim he died in a hospital in London.
Further official confirmation regarding the circumstances and location of his death is still being awaited.
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