The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Usman Ankwai, has died in Egypt after a brief illness. He reportedly passed away on Monday while receiving medical treatment in Cairo.
Ankwai, who represented Zuru Constituency, was elected Speaker of the 10th Kebbi State Assembly on June 8, 2023. His death has thrown Kebbi’s political circle into mourning, with tributes already pouring in for the late lawmaker widely regarded as a calm and dedicated leader.
His passing is expected to trigger fresh political consultations within the Assembly over succession and leadership of the House in the coming days.
