Kaduna lawmaker dies three days after inauguration

A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) representative for Chikun Constituency in the Kaduna House of Assembly, Madami Garba Madami has passed away.

According to reports, Madami passed away on Saturday, three days after the inauguration, in the hospital where he was receiving care.

On June 13, 2023, the members of the 10th State Assembly were sworn in, and the late member was unable to take part due to an unspecified illness.

A traditional title holder from his constituency (Chikun), Ibrahim Sale, the Ardo Ardodin, confirmed the incident.

A source in the area confirmed the lawmaker’s death and described the situation as a sad one.