The member representing Garki/Babura Federal Constituency of Jigawa State in the House of Representatives, Isa Dogonyar is dead.
The Spokesman for the House of Representatives, Hon. Akin Rotimi, confirmed the incident after the deceased suffered a brief illness on Friday.
The statement read, “It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Hon Isa Dogonyaro (Kogunan Ringim), the distinguished member representing the Babura/Garki Federal Constituency of Jigawa State in the 10th Assembly of the House of Representatives. Hon Dogonyaro passed away after a brief illness.”
Hon Isa Dogonyaro was a dedicated and passionate legislator who served his constituents and the nation with utmost commitment. He contributes significantly in the area of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Control, where he served as the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee.
Dogonyaro was declared the lawful APC candidate for the House of Representatives in the 2023 general election after a court sacked Aminu Kanta who was declared the winner of the primary election in the constituency.
The deceased has challenged Kanta’s victory on the grounds of allegedly submitting a false name.
