Lawmaker representing the South East Senatorial district of Rivers State, Senator Mpigi Barinada is dead.
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Works, Akin Alabi, confirmed the sad development in a tribute post on his official X handle on Thursday.
Until his death, Mpigi was a prominent political figure in Rivers State, noted for his grassroots mobilisation and sustained engagement with constituents across the senatorial district.
The Rivers Senator was the Chairman, Senate Committee on Works.
Details on the circumstances surrounding his unfortunate death could not be ascertained of press time.