The House of Representatives has lost yet another member, Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams Until his death on Tuesday morning after a brief illness, Adams was chairman, House Committee on Sports, and representing Chikun/Kajuru federal constituency of Kaduna State.
Mr Mike Obasi, a very close friend to the late sports administration confirmed the death this afternoon.
Hon. Adams was a seasoned sport administrator. He was the former general manager of Kada City FC and Remo Stars, was elected into the House of Representatives on the platform of Labour Party (LP) in 2023.
With his sports background as a former athlete and administrator, he was appointed the Chairman of House of Representatives Committee on Sports, the position he occupied until his death on Tuesday morning, July 16, 2024.
Rapidospace News reports that Adams’ death was the second to hit the House within a week following the death of Hon. Olaide Akinremi (Jagaban) from Oyo State, who passed away on Wednesday, July 10.
“The House of Representatives is saddened to announce the passing of a dear member of the 10th Assembly, Rep. Ekene Abubakar Adams who died early Tuesday, at the age of 39,” Akin Rotimi spokesperson of the House said in a statement on Tuesday. House of Representative clarifies position on bill proposing return to regional government.
Before his tenure in the House, Adams held roles in the sports sector, serving as the general manager of Kada City Football Club and Remo Stars. He was also the chairman of the House committee on sports until his death.
Adams’ death follows closely after the recent passing of two other House members: Olaide Adewale Akinremi of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who represented Ibadan North federal constituency, and Isa Dogonyaro, who represented Babura/Garki federal constituency of Jigawa state.
Akinremi died last week, while Dogonyaro passed away in May after a brief illnes
