The Kano State House of Assembly is mourning the loss of two of its members, Hon. Aminu Saad Ungogo and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, who both died on Wednesday. Ungogo represented the Ungogo Constituency, while Daneji served the Kano Municipal Constituency. Their deaths were announced separately on social media by government officials.
Ibrahim Adam, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Information, was the first to confirm Ungogo’s death in a Facebook post, asking Allah’s forgiveness for the deceased. Shortly thereafter, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director of Media at the Kano Government House, posted that Daneji had also passed away, noting that his death occurred about an hour after Ungogo’s.
The simultaneous loss of the two lawmakers has sent shockwaves through the state. Colleagues, officials, and residents have expressed condolences, and many have taken to social media to pay their respects. The circumstances surrounding the deaths remain unclear, and the Kano State House of Assembly has not yet issued official statements or funeral arrangements.
Both legislators were actively serving their constituencies at the time of their demise. Their sudden loss is a significant development for the assembly and for Kano as a whole, underscoring the vital role lawmakers play in governance and community impact. As the assembly and the state come to terms with the tragedy, they will seek to move forward and continue their work.
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