Notable Nigerian Politicians Who Died in 2026

In 2026, Nigeria experienced the loss of several prominent political figures, as confirmed by credible sources up to September 3. Former Bayelsa West Senator John Kojo-Brambaifa passed away in early January at the age of 81.

He had served in the Fifth National Assembly and was Pro-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Bassambiri. Senator Barinada Mpigi died on February 19 at 64, representing Rivers South-East and chairing the Senate Committee on Works.

Abdulsalami Ginsau, Assistant Organising Secretary of the APC in Kano State, died on March 27 after being trapped in a malfunctioning hotel elevator. House of Representatives member Muhammad Danjuma Hassan died on April 10 at 66, while former Kano State Commissioner Ibrahim Galadima died on April 18 at 78.

Other notable deaths include Yaya Bauchi Tongo on June 12, Audu Sule-Katagum on June 20, Anthony Ademuyiwa Adeniyi on June 24, Ganiyu Kolapo Oseni on July 1, and Professor Turner Timinipre Isoun on July 15 at 87. Fatima Mairiga, Yobe APC Deputy Women Leader, died on July 25.