By Damilare Adeleye
The House of Representatives has lost yet another member representing Chikun/Kajuru federal constituency of Kaduna State, Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams.
Until his death on Tuesday morning after a brief illness, Adams was chairman, House Committee on Sports.
It was learnt that the deceased who was a former general manager of Kada City FC and Remo Stars, was elected into the House of Representatives on the platform of Labour Party (LP) in 2023.
With his sports background as a former athlete and administrator, he was appointed the Chairman of House of Representatives Committee on Sports, the position he occupied until his death on Tuesday morning, July 16, 2024.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Rep. Akin Rotimi, House Spokesman and Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, described the departed lawmaker as a kind and gentle humanitarian, loved by all who knew him.
The statement reads, “The House of Representatives is saddened to announce the passing of a dear member of the 10th Assembly, Rep. Ekene Abubakar Adams (LP, Kaduna), who died early Tuesday, at the age of 39.
“Rep. Adams was a dedicated public servant, passionate sports administrator, and kind philanthropist who, until his demise, chaired the House Committee on Sports. He was a first-term member of the House of Representatives, representing the good people of Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State.
“The dear departed lawmaker was a kind and gentle humanitarian, loved by all who knew him. His dedication to the development of grassroots sports in Nigeria was unwavering, and his contributions to the House will be deeply missed.
“The House of Representatives extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, constituents of our dear colleague, as well as the good people and Government of Kaduna State.
“May God grant his family and loved ones the strength to bear this irreparable loss, and may his soul find rest in the bosom of the Almighty.”
This is the second death to hit the House within a week following the passing on of Hon. Olaide Akinremi (Jagaban) from Oyo State, who died on Wednesday, July 10.