Rabiu Kwankwaso, the vice presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Adamu Mohammed Fika, a former Clerk of the National Assembly. In a statement posted on his verified X account on Saturday, Kwankwaso described Fika as a foundational figure in the development of Nigeria’s legislative bureaucracy.
Kwankwaso said he had the privilege of working with Fika during the Third Republic, when he served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives between 1992 and 1993. He recalled Fika as a calm, disciplined, and highly professional administrator whose dedication to duty earned widespread respect among lawmakers and staff.
“I received with sadness and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah the news of the passing of Dr. Adamu Mohammed Fika, CFR, Zaura Kura of Fika,” Kwankwaso wrote. “Until his passing, he continued to serve the parliamentary community as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Council of Retired Clerks and Secretaries of the National Assembly, reflecting his lifelong dedication to the institution he helped to build.”
Fika held the position of Clerk of the National Assembly during a formative period for Nigeria’s democratic legislature. His tenure was marked by efforts to establish procedural standards and administrative systems that underpinned the work of federal lawmakers. Colleagues and observers have long credited him with bringing stability and professionalism to the legislative secretariat.
Kwankwaso extended condolences on behalf of his family, the Kwankwasiyya Movement, members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, and his former colleagues from the 1992–1993 National Assembly. He also sympathized with the family of the deceased, the people of the Fika Emirate, the government and people of Yobe State, and the leadership and staff of the National Assembly.
“May Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings, admit him into Aljannatul Firdaus, and grant his family and loved ones the strength and patience to bear this irreparable loss,” Kwankwaso said.
Fika’s death marks the passing of a generation of public servants who shaped the early architecture of Nigeria’s post-military parliamentary institutions. His continued engagement with the Council of Retired Clerks and Secretaries underscored a career defined by institutional memory and mentorship. Tributes from across the political spectrum have highlighted his integrity, quiet competence, and enduring influence on legislative practice in Nigeria.
