The Nigerian Senate adjourned plenary on Tuesday over the sudden passing of an Akwa Ibom State member of House of Representatives, Hon. Ekpenyong Nse Bassey.
The lawmaker who was reported to have died on Sunday in Uyo, at 4 pm until his death, represented Oron Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom State in the House of Representatives.
Upon resumption on Tuesday from a one-week recess to mark this year Easter, the Deputy Senate Leader, Ajayi Boroffice (Ondo north) moved a motion for adjournment, and the motion was seconded by the Minority Whip, Senator Philip Aduda (FCT)
Tuesday sitting of the upper chamber was presided by Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo Agege (Delta South)
The Red Chamber, moments before adjourning till Wednesday, observed a minute silence to mourn the demise of the Akwa Ibom lawmaker.
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