Body of Northern Senator Who D!ed in India flown back to Nigerian

Body of Northern Senator Who Died in India flown back to Nigerian

The remains of Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who represented Nasarawa North Senatorial District, has arrived in Nigeria from India on Monday morning, marking a solemn homecoming for the late federal lawmaker who died abroad while receiving medical care.

The body was flown into the country through Abuja and was received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport cargo terminal.

It is expected to be transferred to the National Hospital morgue in the Federal Capital Territory, where it will be kept pending burial arrangements to be announced by the family.

Akwashiki’s remains received by party leaders

Officials of the Social Democratic Party, under which Akwashiki served until his death, were present to receive his remains.

The acting National Chairman of the party, Sadiq Gombe, and its 2023 presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo,led the delegation

They were joined by former Nasarawa State Governor Umaru Al-Makura, the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals, Jonathan Gaza Gbefwi, former Minister of Information Labaran Makun and other political associates.

Notably absent from the reception were Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other principal officers of the Senate.

Speaking to journalists at the airport, Gombe addressed the development and described the loss as significant.

He said

It is a great loss not only to his constituents but also to the SDP and Nigeria at large.

He also explained the absence of serving senators, saying, “You know the senators are in recess. We feel devastated for the family.