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Senator Mpigi Barinada’s death has thrown Rivers State and the National Assembly into mourning as tributes pour in today.

Rivers State has lost a prominent political voice in the National Assembly. Senator Mpigi Barinada, the lawmaker representing the Rivers South East Senatorial District, is dead.

The news broke today, Thursday following a social media tribute by his colleague, Akin Alabi. Alabi, who serves as the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Works, expressed his grief on his official X handle.

“Good night my dear friend. Rest in Peace, Senator Mpigi Barinada,” Alabi wrote. He described the late lawmaker as a dedicated representative of his people.

Until his passing, Senator Barinada held a powerful position as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works. His role made him a central figure in overseeing Nigeria's road infrastructure projects.

While the news of his death has been confirmed by close associates, the specific circumstances or cause of death remain unknown. The public is still waiting for an official statement from the Senator's family or the Senate leadership.