Wike receives remains of late Senator Mpigi at Abuja airport
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday received the remains of the Senator representing Rivers South-East, Barinada Mpigi, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Wike, who arrived
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday received the remains of the Senator representing Rivers South-East, Barinada Mpigi, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
Wike, who arrived at the airport at about 5:30 a.m., was joined by several political figures as they received the late senator’s body alongside his wife, Patricia Obiageri Mpigi, and their children.
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Among those present were the factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees, Mao Ohuabunwa; Senators Philip Aduda, Magnus Abe, Allwell Onyesoh, and Olaka Nwogu; House of Representatives Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda; Rivers State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Desmond Akawor; and APC National Vice Chairman (South-South), Victor Giadom, among other dignitaries.
Senator Mpigi died in London on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the age of 64.
The FCT minister had earlier travelled to London to sympathise with the bereaved family and coordinate arrangements for the remains' return to Nigeria.
