Tragedy: Senator Ali Wakili slumps, Dies in Abuja

Sen. Wakili

Tragedy struck Saturday as a senator representing Bauchi South, Ali Wakili, slumped and died at the age 58 in Abuja.

Before his demise, it was said that Sen. Wakili’s last public outing, was at Dangote’s daughter wedding at Emir’s palace in Kano state on Friday which he attended with many top public functionaries

A distraught family member told DAILY NIGERIAN that Mr Wakili slumped at his Gwarimpa residence, Abuja on Saturday morning, and was rushed to Viewpoint Hospital, where he was certified dead.

Mr Wakili, a vibrant lawmaker, was the Chairman Senate Committee on Poverty Alleviation.

The late Senator was buried on Saturday’s afternoon at Gudu cemetery, Abuja. He is survived by wives and children.

Shortly before the burial, prayers were held at the national mosque as part of Islamic burial rites for the deceased.

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, attended the burial.