Senator Mpigi Barinada, a seasoned Nigerian lawmaker and a respected political figure from Rivers State, has died at the age of 64. He represented Rivers South-East Senatorial District and was widely recognized for his role as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works. His death has shocked colleagues, constituents, and family members, who are mourning the loss of a committed public servant and a strong ally of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
Age
64
Career
Senator Mpigi Barinada had a distinguished political career spanning both the legislative chambers of Nigeria. He served two terms in the House of Representatives, representing the Eleme/Tai/Oyigbo Federal Constituency. Later, he was elected to the Senate, where he was a member of both the 9th and 10th assemblies until his death. He also served as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works.
Hailing from Tai Local Government Area in Rivers State, he belonged to the Ogoni ethnic nationality. Until his passing, he was regarded as a close ally of Nyesom Wike.
Cause of Death
Senator Mpigi reportedly passed away on Thursday after a brief illness. While the exact cause and location of his death had not been officially disclosed at press time, family sources confirmed that relatives are mourning his loss. There are unverified claims that the senator had been flown abroad for brain surgery after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
A source who confirmed his death on condition of anonymity described the news as shocking:
“We are shocked over this news. I am short of words. I don’t know what to say. We are in pain.”
Net Worth
Senator Mpigi Barinada’s net worth has not been publicly disclosed.
