Mr Peter Obi, Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has mourned the death of a Labour Party Legislator in the House of Representatives, Mr Ekene Adams.
The former governor of Anambra on Tuesday expressed his sadness over the demise of the lawmaker on his X handle.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Mr Ekene Adams, a member of the Labour Party in the House of Representatives from Kaduna State.
“My heartfelt condolences go out to his wife, family, and loved ones. His untimely death at the age of 39 is a tragic loss to the nation.
“As Chairman of the House Committee on Sports and Representative of the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, Adams has made significant contributions to the development of sports in Nigeria.
“His passion and expertise in this field will be greatly missed,” he said.
He prayed that God Almighty who called him home at this time, forgives his sins and grant him eternal rest.
“I pray that God should grant his family, and all of us, the fortitude to bear his sad irreplaceable loss. (NAN)