Rivers Senator Barinada Mpigi Dies at Age 64
Barinada Mpigi, a Senator representing the Rivers South East Senatorial District, has reportedly passed away at the age of 64, as confirmed by sources on Thursday. Born on June 23, 1961, Mpigi began his legislative journey in 2011 when he was elected to the House of Representatives and subsequently re-elected in 2016.
He won a Senate seat in 2019 under the platform of the People's Democratic Party, serving in the ninth assembly. Mpigi was appointed chairman of the joint Senate committee established to investigate crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, playing a key role in oversight of federal infrastructure projects across the country.
The details surrounding the circumstances of his death have not been disclosed at the time of this report.
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