-
Kano Assembly loses two serving lawmakers in one day on Christmas Eve
-
Appropriation Committee chairman Aminu Ungogo dies inside Assembly complex
-
Second lawmaker, Aliyu Sarkin Daneji, dies hours later, plunging House into mourning
The Kano State House of Assembly has been thrown into deep mourning following the death of two serving lawmakers within hours of each other on Wednesday, Christmas Eve, in what has been described as one of the darkest days in the history of the legislature.
The deceased lawmakers are Aminu Ungogo, who represented Ungogo Constituency and served as Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, and Aliyu Sarkin Daneji, popularly known as Sarki Daneji.
ATTENTION: Click “HERE” to join our WhatsApp group and receive News updates directly on your WhatsApp!
Ungogo reportedly died inside the Assembly complex while carrying out his official duties after a brief illness. His death occurred during working hours, triggering shock and emotional scenes among lawmakers and staff.
READ ALSO: Tinubu Inaugurates APC Conflict Resolution Committee Ahead of 2027 Polls
The incident was confirmed in a statement issued by the Speaker’s spokesperson, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, who said the lawmaker died in active service.
“The late Hon. Ungogo died while on duty at the Kano State House of Assembly. He is survived by his wife and children,” the statement said.
Colleagues described Ungogo as a calm, disciplined, and committed legislator who remained actively involved in committee assignments and plenary sessions until his final moments.
Reacting to the development, Speaker of the Assembly, Jibril Falgore, expressed deep sorrow, condoling with the family of the deceased, his constituents, and members of the House.
“Hon. Ungogo’s death comes at a critical time when the people of Kano needed his contributions the most,” the Speaker said.
Ungogo was scheduled to be buried later on Wednesday at about 6:00pm, in line with Islamic rites, in his hometown.
Barely hours after Ungogo’s death, the Assembly was hit by another tragedy with the passing of Aliyu Sarkin Daneji, further compounding the grief within the House. As of Wednesday evening, details surrounding the circumstances of Daneji’s death had not been officially disclosed.
Following the second loss, plenary activities were disrupted, as lawmakers were visibly emotional and subdued. Several members described the loss of two colleagues in a single day as shocking and overwhelming.
