Representatives on the platform of the Labour party have mourned Abubakar Adams who passed away on Tuesday, 16th of July at the age of 39.
The Labour party caucus in the House of Representatives has mourned the death of its member, the late Abubakar Adams.
Describing the late lawmaker as a dedicated and grassroots-focused representative, the caucus showered encomiums on him. In a statement signed by Rep. Victor Ogene, leader of the caucus, and released on Wednesday, the labour party members said Adams will be greatly missed.
Noting that the deceased was well known for his easy-going nature, ingenuity, and resourcefulness in promoting football development in Nigeria, the labour members commiserated with the family left behind.
The statement described the death as “a tremendous loss to the Labour party caucus in the House of Representatives, his constituents in Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, Kaduna state, and the entire Labour party family in Kaduna state and Nigeria. His untimely death is a significant blow to all of us who worked closely with him”.
Until his death, Rep. Adams was the chairman, House committee on Sports. An innovative entrepreneur, politician, and former professional footballer, he became the youngest football club owner when he unveiled Kada City FC, a Nigerian football club based in Kaduna, with the desire to promote football development in the state.
Since the unveiling, Kada City FC has achieved substantial success, winning the 2018 Nigeria National League promotion playoff against Bendel Insurance F.C. and making its debut in the Nigeria Premier League in 2019.
“Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences go out to the immediate family of Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams, the Labour Party electorate who entrusted him with their mandate to serve as their representative, and the Kaduna state government, for this devastating loss. We pray that Almighty God provides comfort and strength to his young family in this extremely difficult time, and may his soul rest in eternal peace.” the statement concluded.
