The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Ankwai, has passed away. He reportedly died in Egypt on Monday following a brief illness.
Ankwai, who represented Zuru constituency, was elected Speaker of the 10th Assembly on June 8, 2023.
His sudden death has sent shockwaves through the state’s political circles.
Further details on the circumstances of his death and arrangements for his burial are expected to be released by the state government.