Senator Ali Wakili, representing Bauchi South in the National Assembly, has died after reportedly slumping at his Abuja residence on Saturday morning.
He was 58.
His death was confirmed by both Senate President Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara.
Enroute to celebrate with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and family on their daughter’s wedding, I just heard about the passing of my friend and colleague, Senator Ali Wakili. I am on my way to the Wakili house to pay my respects to his family.
— Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) March 17, 2018
Inalilahi wa Ina Ilaehi Rajiun. It is the Almighty Allah (SWT) that gives life, and it his Him that takes it away. I pray that the Almighty Allah grants the dear departed Senator a place in Al Jannah Firdaus.
— Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) March 17, 2018
The death of Sen. Ali Wakili is a personal loss to me. I’m short of words to describe how devastated and heart broken I am over the passing away of this true friend, brother and confidant, with whom I had an excellent brotherly relationship.
— Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara (@YakubDogara) March 17, 2018
Until his death, Wakili was chairman of the Senate Committee on Poverty Alleviation.
A graduate of the Bayero University, Kano, he worked as an admin officer with the Nigerian Customs before venturing into politics.
