THE DEPUTY CHIEF Whip of the House of Representatives, Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga is dead.
She was representing the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State in the Green Chamber before her demise.
A statement by the Spokesman of the House, Akin Rotimi announced that the lawmaker passed away earlier today, January 15, 2025, after a brief illness.
She was first elected to the House in 2019 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
She served as the Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development in the 9th Assembly during that tenure.
After her re-election in 2023, she was appointed Deputy Chief Whip of the 10th Assembly, a position she held until her death.
Onanuga, popularly known as Ijaya, was born on December 2, 1965.
“Affectionately known as ‘ _Ijaya_,’ Rep. Onanuga’s intellect, passion, humility, and drive for excellence earned her admiration among her colleagues and constituents alike. Her impactful contributions to Nigeria’s political landscape reflected her passion for creating a better society and her tireless dedication to public service.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, associates, the Government and People of Ogun State – particularly the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North constituency – and the entire membership of the National Assembly. As we mourn the loss of this vibrant and committed lawmaker, whose life was devoted to improving the lives of Nigerians – especially her constituents – her legacy of service and dedication will continue to inspire future generations,” the statement noted.
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The Explainer learnt that the Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga was fingered in a case of illegal seizure of Permanent Voters Card (PVC) belonging to residents of Ogijo Town, Shagamu Local Government Area of Ogun state.
According to the report, multiple sources confirmed that their voters’ registration slips were collected with the promise to get the PVCs and make them available in two weeks.
It revealed that multiple sources noted that the notable individual that they said contacted a third party was linked to a Politically Exposed Person (PEP) in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) state.
