Sen. Godiya Akwashiki (SDP/Nasarawa North) Dies At 52 After Long Illness

Senator Godiya Akwashiki, representing Nasarawa North under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has died at the age of 52 after a prolonged illness.

A family source, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Nassarawa Eggon on condition of anonymity, said Akwashiki passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at a hospital in India.

The source described his death as a major loss, noting that Akwashiki’s dedication to the development of Nasarawa North and his empowerment initiatives left a lasting legacy.

“Sen. Akwashiki was the most impactful Senator Nasarawa North has ever had. His projects are visible throughout the constituency, and he remains the only Senator from the zone to have won a second term,” the source said.

Prior to his election to the Senate in 2019, 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, Nasarawa State.