A tragic loss has shaken the political landscape of Nigeria, with the passing of Senator Godiya Akwashiki at the young age of 52. Akwashiki's untimely death leaves a void in the Nasarawa North Senatorial Zone and the entire nation.
A family source revealed that the senator breathed his last in an Indian hospital, where he had been undergoing treatment for a serious illness. His passing has been described as a profound loss not just for Nasarawa State but for the entire Eggon nation and Nigeria.
Born on August 3, 1973, in the village of Angba Iggah, Nasarawa Eggon, Akwashiki's political journey began in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly. He served as the Majority Leader during his first term (2011-2015) and as Deputy Speaker in his second term (2015-2019), both under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
In 2019, Akwashiki was elected to the Senate, representing the Nasarawa North Senatorial District under the All Progressives Congress (APC). He was re-elected in 2023, this time under the Social Democratic Party (SDP). At the National Assembly, he held prestigious positions, serving as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs and Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Media and Public Affairs. On August 8, 2023, he was appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on Air Force.
Educationally, Akwashiki's journey began at the Government Primary School in Angba Iggah, where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate in 1987. He continued his studies at the Government Technical College, Assakio, completing his secondary education in 1993. He later graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Nasarawa State University, Keffi, in 2010.
The late senator is survived by his wife and children. His legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire and shape the political landscape of Nigeria.
But here's where it gets controversial: With Akwashiki's passing, questions arise about the future of his political party and the impact his absence will have on the upcoming political landscape. What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments and let's discuss the potential implications.
