Former Kogi Deputy Speaker Dies In Abuja

The Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Aliyu Yusuf, confirmed the death in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mohammed Yabagi, on Saturday.

According to Yusuf, Paul succumbed to an undisclosed illness at a private hospital in Abuja during the early hours of Saturday.

Yusuf extended his condolences to the family of the late former Deputy Speaker, describing him as a friend, a humble and temperate individual, a dedicated lawmaker, and a committed public servant.

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The statement added, “The former Deputy Speaker was a man who exemplified a commitment to the unity of the state, having demonstrated a genuine desire to enhance pro-people legislation for overall development.