Senator Godiya Akwashiki Dies in India at 52, Key Details Emerge
- Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who represented Nasarawa North in the National Assembly, died at the age of 52
- Family sources confirmed he passed away on December 31, 2025, in India after a prolonged illness
- His death marked the loss of a two-term senator known for grassroots leadership and constituency-driven projects
Family sources confirmed on Thursday, January 1, that Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who represented Nasarawa North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, died at the age of 52.
He passed away on Wednesday, 31 December 2025, at a hospital in India, where he had been receiving treatment for a prolonged illness.
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Senator Akwashiki political career and achievements
Akwashiki was first elected to the Senate in 2019 and later secured a second term. His re-election made him the only senator from Nasarawa North to achieve two consecutive terms since the creation of the state. He was a member of the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
Before his Senate career, Akwashiki served multiple terms in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly. During his time there, he rose to the position of Majority Leader and later Deputy Speaker.
Senator Akwashiki's grassroots leadership and constituency projects
Born on 3 August 1973 in Angba Iggah, Nassarawa Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa state, Mr Akwashiki was widely recognised for his strong grassroots political base. He was known for prioritising constituency-driven projects and was actively involved in legislative initiatives and oversight activities.
His focus areas included rural development, education, youth empowerment, and infrastructure across Nasarawa North Senatorial District.
Tributes from political associates
Political associates and community leaders across the district described his death as a significant loss.
They noted his influence in both state and national politics and highlighted his role in expanding access to social and economic opportunities for his constituents. Details of burial arrangements have yet to be announced by the family.
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What is the function of Nigerian senate?
The Nigerian Senate is the upper chamber of the National Assembly, serving as a key legislative body. The Senate, popularly called the Red Chamber, is composed of 109 senators, with three representing each of Nigeria’s 36 states and one representing the Federal Capital Territory.
Senators are elected for four-year terms through a first-past-the-post voting system. The chamber is presided over by the president of the Senate, assisted by the Deputy President and other principal officers.
Its functions include making laws, oversight of government activities, approving appointments, and ratifying treaties, making it central to Nigeria’s democratic governance.
Motor accident kills18 people
Legit.ng earlier reported that No fewer than 18 people lost their lives, while two others sustained critical injuries, in a multiple-vehicle accident along the Dutse–Kiyawa Road in Jigawa state on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Reports indicated that the crash, which occurred around midday, involved two Golf 3 cars and a tipper truck. The tragedy came just days after another fatal accident on Christmas Day, when 11 people died, and nine others were injured at Beguwa village along Sankara Road in Ringim local government area.
An eyewitness, Abdullahi Idris, a resident of Danmasara Quarters, described the horrific scene. “I saw a white Golf 3 vehicle lose control, hit a streetlight and collide with another Golf 3 coming from the opposite direction. A tipper truck then crushed the two vehicles. It was horrific,” he said.
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