JUST IN: Kogi Lawmaker Hon. John Abah Is Dead

Hon. John Abah, Kogi House of Assembly Lawmaker Representing Ibaji Constituency is dead.

The news of the Late Kogi House of Assembly lawmaker was disclosed by the Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor of Kogi state through his verified Facebook page.

Ekohotblog understands that Hon. John Abah reportedly died yesterday in an Abuja hospital of an undisclosed illness.

Gov. Yahaya Bello Mourns Late. John Abbah

This online news platform reports that Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has expressed sadness over the death of Hon. John Abbah who represented Ibaji Constituency at the state assembly.

Bello in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed in Lokoja on Wednesday described the late Abbah as a loyal and dedicated stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state whose contributions to the stability and growth of the party remain overwhelming.

He said the late Abbah was a seasoned and thoroughbred lawmaker who contributed immensely to the overall development of his constituency and the state as a whole through his various people-oriented bills and motions.

The governor mentioned that Abbah played a significant role in the harmonious relationships that has existed between the executive and the legislative arm of the state.

He said the state would miss his wealth of experience and contributions to the growth of the legislative arm of the state.

Bello condoles the immediate family of the late lawmaker, Kogi Assembly Speaker, members of the state assembly, and the people of Ibaji Constituency over the loss.

He prayed God to grant the soul of the deceased eternal rest and fortitude for his family to bear the irreparable loss.