•Late Senator Godiya Akwashiki
One of the most influential Nigerian lawmakers in the red chamber is dead.
Senator Godiya Akwashiki who represented Nasarawa North senatorial district on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) reportedly died at the age of 52, following a protracted illness.
A family source, who confirmed the incident to our correspondent on condition of anonymity today in Nasarawa Eggon, said that Akwashiki died in an Indian hospital yesterday Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, reports NAN.
He said that the death of the senator was a big blow and had left a big vacuum given his commitment to development of the senatorial zone and empowerment programmes.
“Since in the history of Nasarawa North, Sen. Akwashiki was the best Senator Nasarawa North ever produced due to his purposeful leadership.
“His projects is in every nook and cranny of the constituency as he was the only Senator that re-contested and won for second term in the zone,” he said.
Recall that before his election into the Nigerian senate in 2019, Akwashiki had served as Majority Leader and Deputy Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly.
It was learnt that Akwashiki was born on Aug.3, 1973, in Angba Iggah, Nassarawa Eggon, Nasarawa State.
