The Kano State House of Assembly has been plunged into grief following the deaths of two serving lawmakers on Wednesday.
The deceased are Hon. Aminu Saad Ungogo, who represented Ungogo Constituency, and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, the lawmaker for Kano Municipal Constituency.
The death of Hon. Ungogo was initially disclosed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, Ibrahim Adam, through a post on his verified Facebook page.
“May Allah forgive Hon. Aminu Saad Ungogo, state assembly member representing Ungogo Constituency of Kano State,” Adam wrote.
Less than an hour later, the death of Hon. Daneji was confirmed by the Director of Media at the Kano Government House, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
In a Facebook post, he stated, “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihirrajiun. Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, member representing Kano Municipal at the Kano State House of Assembly, died today, an hour after the death of his counterpart.”
The close timing of the deaths sent shockwaves across the Assembly, the state government, and the wider Kano community, triggering an outpouring of condolences from political leaders, colleagues, and residents within and outside the state.
As at the time this report was filed, no official details had been provided regarding the causes or circumstances surrounding the deaths of the two lawmakers.
Both men were actively serving their respective constituencies at the Kano State House of Assembly until their sudden passing.
Funeral arrangements and formal statements from the leadership of the Assembly were yet to be released at press time.
What you should know
The deaths of Hon. Aminu Saad Ungogo and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji mark a rare and tragic moment for the Kano State House of Assembly, as both lawmakers passed away within hours of each other.
The incident has deeply affected the political landscape of the state, prompting widespread mourning and sympathy.
With official details still unclear, the Assembly and the state government are expected to issue further statements, including funeral arrangements and plans to fill the vacant seats in line with constitutional provisions.
