Abdulkadir Jelani Danbuga, a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress and lawmaker representing Isa-Sabon Birni federal constituency of Sokoto State at the Federal House of Representatives has died after a brief illness.
His death was confirmed by Aminu Almustapha (aka Boza), a member representing Sabon Birni South constituency at the Sokoto State House of Assembly.
Al-Mustapha said that Danbuga died around 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday. He was said to have been admitted to hospital around Tuesday due to an undisclosed illness.
“His remains would be taken to the National Mosque for the bathing ritual after which it would be flown to Sokoto for burial around 11 a.m,” Almustapha said.
Danbuga is survived by two wives, many children, and grandchildren.
His death has shocked many, and condolences have poured in from his colleagues and constituents.
