
The Digest:
Senator Godiya Akwashiki, representing Nasarawa North, has died at 52 in an Indian hospital after a prolonged illness. A family source confirmed his passing on December 31, 2025, praising his visible constituency projects and historic second-term victory.
Key Points:
- The Social Democratic Party senator died while receiving treatment abroad.
- A source described him as the zone's "best Senator" due to his purposeful leadership and empowerment initiatives.
- He was the only senator from Nasarawa North to win re-election for a second term.
- Before the Senate, Akwashiki served as Majority Leader and Deputy Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly.
- He was born on August 3, 1973, in Angba Iggah, Nassarawa Eggon.
- His death creates a significant void in the political and developmental landscape of his constituency.
Sources: News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)