Nigeria Senator, Ali Wakili (Bauchi South) Yesterday Slumped and Died

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Senator Ali Wakili (Bauchi South) yesterday slumped and died in his Gwarinpa Abuja residence, the 58-year-old reportedly died of suspected heart attack around 11am.
He was said to have been confirmed dead at a hospital he was rushed to for medical attention. The lawmaker was one of the nine senators who vehemently opposed the controversial Electoral Act amendment 2018.
Led by Senator Abdullahi Adamu, Waliki was one of the senators who stormed out of the chamber to register opposition to adoption of the conference report of the two chambers on the sequence of elections.
Senate President Bukola Saraki, his deputy Ike Ekeremadu and Speaker of The House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara expressed sadness over his demise.
President Buhari described his death as “an incalculable loss to Nigeria’s democracy whose dedication to duty was remarkable and worthy of emulation.”The President said that the death of the senator came as a great shock to him, adding his dedication to duty would remain one of the greatest virtues for which the deceased would be remembered.
President Buhari, in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and publicity, Garba Shehu, said: “The passion for duty was one of the finest qualities of late Senator Wakili”.
Saraki, who led a delegation of Senators to his residence for condolences, described the deceased as a vibrant lawmaker.
In a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki said: Malam Ali Wakili is one lawmaker you can never be in doubt where he stands on a particular issue. He spoke his mind fearlessly.
Ekweremadu expressed shock and sadness over the incident, describing Wakil as a “diligent and courageous lawmaker”.
Senate Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio, said his late colleague was “a great nationalist and consummate politician”.
He described Wakili as a patriot whose contribution to nation building will be missed and prayed for the repose of his soul.
Dogara said Wakili was a personal friend, true brother and a dependable ally.
Dogara in a statement said: “We have indeed lost a distinguished parliamentarian, easy going and courageous person who had worked tirelessly in the Senate chamber and outside to defend the interest of his constituents, Bauchi State and the downtrodden members of the society in the country at large.”

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