The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila (APC-Lagos), has announced the death of a former member of the house, Rep. Tony Okey.
Femi Gbajabiamila announces death of 4th Assembly member, Tony Okey (Concise News)
The speaker said that Okey meritoriously and selflessly served the country in the green chambers from 1999 to 2003.
The house, in line with its tradition, observed one minute silence in honour of the former lawmaker and prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul.
Similarly, the immediate past Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on USA/Nigeria Parliamentary Relations, Rep. Johnson Agbonayinma, has announced the death of his mum, Mrs Cecilia Agbonayinma.
In a statement issued by the former lawmaker, Mrs Cecilia Agbonayinma died in the early hours of Nov. 22 after a brief illness.
