As the year 2023 comes to a close, Nigeria reflects on the somber reality that it has bid farewell to several notable figures, including influential politicians and leaders. Among them, the recent demise of Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has brought to mind the tragic history of governors who met their untimely end while in office. This article pays homage to these historic leaders, highlighting their contributions and the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

1. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu: A Legal Luminary and Southern Governors’ Forum Chair

Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and ex-Attorney General of Ondo State, passed away on December 27, 2023. Akeredolu, affectionately known as “Aketi,” was serving his second term and was the Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum. His leadership was characterized by unwavering personal convictions and multifaceted accomplishments.

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2. Patrick Yakowa: Kaduna State Mourns a Helicopter Crash Tragedy

Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa served as the governor of Kaduna State from 2010 to 2012 until he met a tragic end in a helicopter crash in Ogbia Creek, Bayelsa state, in 2012. The crash claimed Yakowa’s life alongside five others. His political journey began as the deputy governor in 2005, and he later assumed the governorship in 2010, succeeding Namadi Sambo.

3. Mamman Bello Ali: Yobe Loses Governor to Leukaemia

Representing Yobe South Senatorial District from 1999 to 2007, Mamman Bello Ali later became the governor of Yobe in 2007 under the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP). His tenure was cut short in 2009 when he succumbed to leukaemia while undergoing treatment in a Florida hospital in the United States. Ali had previously served as the chairman of the senate committee on public account.

4. Shehu Kangiwa: The ‘Smiling Governor’ and Polo Tragedy

Shehu Kangiwa, governor of Sokoto State, met a tragic end in January 1982 when he died in a polo accident. Known as the ‘Smiling Governor,’ Kangiwa’s administration was brief, marked by his election under the National Party of Nigeria (NPN). His demise occurred during a polo match in the 1981 Georgian League in Kaduna, falling from a horse. His deputy, Garba Nadama, assumed the governorship until November 1983.

These governors, each with their unique contributions, left an indelible mark on Nigerian politics. Their untimely deaths serve as a reminder of the fragility of life, even for those at the helm of leadership. As the nation mourns the loss of these leaders, their legacies endure through the memories of their dedicated service to the people.

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