Year in Review: Politicians from APC, PDP, LP who died in 2023

Photos of some late politicians

Death is an inevitable end to human life and when such occurs, family, friends and acquaintance will be left to mourn such a one.

Death also cuts across all strata, no matter whom the person is either politicians, military, business or ordinary citizens.

This piece takes a pick into Nigerian politicians who passed away in 2023.

1. Oyibo Chukwu: He was a senatorial candidate for the opposition Labor Party in Enugu East Senatorial Zone.

He was shot and burned in his campaign vehicle by suspected separatist militants on February 23, 2023, just days before the general elections.

2. Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife: Elder Statesman and former Anambra State Governor, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife, passed on at 85.

The economist and elder of Ohanaeze died at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, on Thursday, according to a statement by Chief Rob Ezeife, on behalf of the family.

Among those who mourned and paid glowing tributes to Ezeife were Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Goddy Uwazuruike and Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP.

3. Abba Bello Haliru: He was the House of Representatives candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Birnin Kebbi/Kalgo/Bunza Federal Constituency.

He died on January 7, 2023, after a brief illness.

He was the first son of former PDP national chairman, Dr. Bello Haliru.

4. Soji Adagunodo: He was the Southwest Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He died on May 9, 2023, in a hospital in the United States of America.

Andrew Anirejuoritse Aganbi: Popularly known as AK Khashoggi- Cash Man, Andrew Aganbi died on Saturday, September 30, 2023, in London.

“We are all deeply saddened by Andrew Aganbi’s passing, but his life and legacy will live on forever in our lives and in our hearts," a statement from the family of renowned Itsekiri cleric and nonagenarian Bible translator, Deacon Stephen Ejueyitsi Aganbi said.

The statement described the late politician and showbiz expert as a humble leader, an amazing human being, a source of inspiration and strength to relatives and associates. “Andrew Aganbi’s conduct and character in life have been to the service of humanity.”

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