Adamawa Lawmaker Dies At Political Meeting

Adamu Kwanate, a member of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, (APC, Nassarawo-Binyeri), slumped and died during an election campaign rally held on Wednesday.

This was five days after the member representing Mubi South in the house, Abdurrahman Abubakar, died in Yola, Naija News understands.

The Public Relations Officer of the house, Yahaya Daji , yesterday confirmed Kwanate’s death.

He said the lawmaker was rushed to a hospital in Yola where he later died.

He said Kwanate had been battling an undisclosed health problem before his death.

He described the deceased as a hardworking legislator who enjoyed a cordial relationship with his colleagues and the staff of the house.