ADVERTISEMENT

Kaduna lawmaker dies 3 days after Assembly inauguration

The late lawmaker was a one-time commissioner and political adviser to a former of Kaduna State.

Late Garba Madami. [Punch]

Madami died on Saturday, June 17, 2023, three days after he and other members of the 10th Kaduna Assembly were inaugurated.

A traditional title holder from his constituency (Chikun), Ibrahim Sale, the Ardo Ardodin, who confirmed the incident, extended his condolences to the deceased’s family.

The lawmaker reportedly breathed his last on Saturday morning at a hospital where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed sickness which had prevented him from attending the assembly inauguration on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

ADVERTISEMENT

In his lifetime, Madami served as a one-time chairman of Chikun Local Government Area and former Commissioner of Planning and Budget.

He also served as Political Adviser to the late Governor of Kaduna State, Patrick Yakowa.

Meanwhile, the state Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has expressed shock over the lawmaker’s death.

In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mohammed Shehu, the Governor commiserated with his immediate family and the people of Chikun constituency

Sani noted that the lawmaker was known for promoting peaceful coexistence and was greatly respected.

ADVERTISEMENT

The governor prayed “God grant the soul of Madami eternal rest and comfort his family, associates, friends, and constituents he left behind."

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

I came to work for Nigerians, not to look for money - Tinubu

I came to work for Nigerians, not to look for money - Tinubu

Lagos deploys additional motorcycles to combat ‘one chance’ robbery

Lagos deploys additional motorcycles to combat ‘one chance’ robbery

Troops neutralise 159 terrorists, rescue 188 kidnap victims in 1 week

Troops neutralise 159 terrorists, rescue 188 kidnap victims in 1 week

Edo govt raises alarm over political thugs attempt to overrun INEC offices

Edo govt raises alarm over political thugs attempt to overrun INEC offices

Police detain notorious gunrunner, recover 20 fabricated AK-47 in Kaduna

Police detain notorious gunrunner, recover 20 fabricated AK-47 in Kaduna

Nigeria signs agreement with Russian firm to complete Ajaokuta steel company

Nigeria signs agreement with Russian firm to complete Ajaokuta steel company

Stella Obasanjo 270-bed hospital will be inaugurated in October - Obaseki

Stella Obasanjo 270-bed hospital will be inaugurated in October - Obaseki

Court dismisses suit seeking to replace 27 pro-Wike lawmakers in Rivers Assembly

Court dismisses suit seeking to replace 27 pro-Wike lawmakers in Rivers Assembly

Court adjourns perjury case against APC's Okpebholo indefinitely

Court adjourns perjury case against APC's Okpebholo indefinitely

Pulse Sports

'I am a chosen' - New Victor emerges for Super Eagles as Nigerian star steals spotlight in UCL debut with 64-minute show

'I am a chosen' - New Victor emerges for Super Eagles as Nigerian star steals spotlight in UCL debut with 64-minute show

Victor Osimhen reaches 5 MILLION followers on Instagram hours after impressive Galatasaray debut

Victor Osimhen reaches 5 MILLION followers on Instagram hours after impressive Galatasaray debut

Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu loses talented 18-year-old Nigerian youth international

Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu loses talented 18-year-old Nigerian youth international

‘You can’t cage such players’ - Ex-Super Eagles star claims Eguavoen is a better coach than Peseiro

‘You can’t cage such players’ - Ex-Super Eagles star claims Eguavoen is a better coach than Peseiro

'I carry a lot of pressure with me' - Antonio Conte explains life without Victor Osimhen

'I carry a lot of pressure with me' - Antonio Conte explains life without Victor Osimhen

He was the best - Fabio Capello wastes no time in picking Ballon d'Or winner

He was the best - Fabio Capello wastes no time in picking Ballon d'Or winner

ADVERTISEMENT