\n\nNigerian Senator Barinada Mpigi, who represented Bayelsa East Senatorial District, has died at the age of 64, the Bayelsa State government and Senate leadership have confirmed. Mpigi, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), served in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, where he was known for his advocacy on regional development and grassroots representation. His death was announced on Tuesday, with officials expressing shock and mourning the loss of a long-serving legislator.
Senate President and Bayelsa State leaders eulogised Mpigi for his “dedicated service” to his constituents and his commitment to democratic governance. Colleagues described him as a bridge-builder who championed issues of infrastructure, education, and social welfare for Bayelsa and the Niger Delta region. As tributes pour in from across the political spectrum, arrangements for his burial and a possible Senate session in his honour are expected to be announced soon.
