Kebbi State Assembly Speaker Muhammad Usman Ankwai dies in Cairo

The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Ankwai, has passed away in Cairo, Egypt, following a period of admission for an undisclosed medical ailment.

The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Usman Ankwai, has passed away while receiving medical treatment in Cairo, Egypt. Ankwai, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) representing the Zuru Constituency, reportedly died on Monday evening, April 6, 2026, after being admitted for an undisclosed ailment. Murtala Diri, an official of the State House of Assembly, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday morning, describing the loss as a significant blow to the state’s legislative arm. Until his passing, Ankwai was a central figure in the 10th Assembly, having been elected to lead the House during its inauguration on June 8, 2023.

The news of his death has triggered a wave of shock and an outpouring of condolences across the state’s political landscape. An aide to the Governor on Communication and Strategy, Idris Zuru, characterized the Speaker’s demise as a “rude shock” and a painful loss to the entire nation. Fellow lawmakers and political associates have described Ankwai as a dedicated public servant and a “seasoned lawmaker” who contributed immensely to the legislative development of Kebbi State. “The death of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Usman Ankwai, came to us as a rude shock. It is a painful loss not only to Kebbi State but to the entire nation,” Idris Zuru stated in a preliminary briefing to the press.

Arrangements for the repatriation of the Speaker’s remains and subsequent burial according to Islamic rites are expected to be announced by the state government and his family in due course. In the interim, the Kebbi State House of Assembly has been thrown into a state of mourning, with legislative activities expected to be put on hold as a mark of honor. His tenure was notably marked by the recent passage of the 2026 Appropriation Bill, which he personally presented to Governor Nasir Idris for assent just weeks prior to his medical trip. The government is expected to release a formal statement once full information surrounding his passing and funeral logistics are finalized in consultation with the family.

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