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  • House of Representatives Member Ekene Adams Passes Away

    House of Representatives Member Ekene Adams Passes Away

    By  Milcah  Tanimu

    Ekene Abubakar Adams, the member representing Chikun/Kajuru federal constituency of Kaduna State in the House of Representatives, has passed away. Adams died on the morning of July 16, 2024, following a brief illness. He was serving as the chairman of the House Committee on Sports at the time of his passing.

    Confirmation of Death

    The news of his death was confirmed by his close friend, Mike Obasi, through a WhatsApp message. Adams had a notable career, previously serving as the general manager of Kada City FC and Remo Stars. He was elected to the House of Representatives on the platform of the Labour Party (LP) in 2023.

    Recent Losses in the House

    Adams’ death marks the second loss in the House within a week. On July 10, 2024, Hon. Olaide Akinremi (Jagaban) from Oyo State also passed away. Akinremi represented the Ibadan North Federal Constituency and served as the Chairman of the House Committee on Science Research Institutions. He was 51 years old at the time of his death.

    Impact and Legacy

    The death of Hon. Adams is a significant loss for the House of Representatives and the people of Kaduna State. His contributions to sports and his legislative work have been widely acknowledged. As the House and his constituents mourn his passing, his legacy in both politics and sports management will be remembered.

    Further details and arrangements regarding his funeral will be communicated by his family and the House of Representatives in due court.

  • Kaduna: Group forms movement for Ekene for Chikun LG Chairmanship

    Kaduna: Group forms movement for Ekene for Chikun LG Chairmanship

    By Gabriel Udeh, Kaduna

    A movement for the actualization of Ekene Abubakar Adams as Chairman Chikun local government area of kadu a state in the forthcoming 2021 state Council polls has been formed.

    The body popularly known as Abello Movement, which comprised of representatives of various ethnic nationalities present in the local government areas expected to brand, rebrand and market Ekene Adams to win the 2021 Chikun Council poll and deliver on his campaign promises to be good people of the LG.

    During a maiden meeting held in presence of the aspirants, members which includes Kaduna, Benue, plateau, kogi states, lgbo, Yoruba, Hausa Fulani among other indigenes agreed and conceded that the era of discrimination against non indigenes in elections in Kaduna state is over.

    Accordingly to the movement, apart from causing retardation and creating division and bad blood, tribal discrimination in elections is responsible for lack of development, peace and Unity in South area of the state.
    Ekene in his contribution said alot of things would be exposed if he wins Chikun the council boss, adding that even though his mother was a poor woman but they never Lacks for feeding and what each.

    He also stated that nepotism, favouritism and discrimination that had taken the people and local government far back in terms of development would be layed to rest when he assume office as the Council Chairman.

    Members after exhausted discussions agreed that inter and intra tribal and religious discrimination by Christian and Muslim would not form part of their campaigns ideology, adding that candidate would be the issue instead of party.