- Top Nigerian Politicians Who Passed Away in 2025
- Former President Buhari was one of the most influential figure who died in 2025
- Edwin Clark, died on February 17, 2025
Several notable Nigerian politicians who welcomed 2025 with hope tragically passed away within the year, leaving a significant impact on the nation, Eko Hot Blog reprots.
1. Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga
Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga, representing Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency in Ogun State, died on January 15, 2025, at age 60 after a brief illness. He was re-elected in 2023 and served in the 10th Assembly.
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2. Pa Ayo Adebanjo
Foremost nationalist and Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, passed away peacefully at his Lekki residence on February 14, 2025, aged 96. He was buried on May 3 in his hometown, Isanya Ogbo near Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.
3. Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark
Former Federal Commissioner for Information and prominent Ijaw leader, Edwin Clark, died on February 17, 2025, aged 98, after a brief illness in Abuja. He was buried on May 13 in Kiagbodo town, Delta State.
4. Doyin Okupe
Veteran politician and media strategist Doyin Okupe, ex-presidential spokesperson to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, passed on March 7, 2025, aged 72, after a prolonged illness in Lagos. He was laid to rest on March 28 in Iperu-Remo, Ogun State.
5. Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo
Former Governor and Senator of Kwara State, Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo, died on June 25, 2025, aged 84. He served as Minister of Communications and Transportation under President Obasanjo and was buried in Isin Local Government Area, Kwara State.
6. Former President Muhammadu Buhari
Immediate past Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari passed away in London, UK, on July 13, 2025, aged 82, after a brief illness. He was laid to rest on July 15 in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, with several local and foreign dignitaries in attendance.
7. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo
Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, died on December 11, 2025, after slumping at his office. Governor Douye Diri ordered an autopsy and declared three days of state mourning with flags at half-mast.
The deaths of these leaders marked a year of sorrow for Nigerian politics, leaving behind legacies of public service and national influence.
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