RIVERS SENATOR BARINADA MPIGI REPORTEDLY D!ES AT 64 - SOURCE GAZETTED NEWS

A source who spoke to Peoples Gazette on Thursday confirmed the development, although details surrounding the circumstances of his death were not immediately available as of the time of filing this report.

Born on June 23, 1961, Mpigi represented the Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the Senate until his passing.

He began his legislative career in 2011 after being elected into the House of Representatives, where he served two terms following his re-election in 2016.

In 2019, Mpigi was elected into the Senate to represent Rivers South-East Senatorial District on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, rising to chair the influential Senate Committee on Works.

Further details are expected to emerge as authorities and family sources provide official updates.

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