The late lawmaker who came to the House of Representatives through the platform of the Labour Party in 2023 was born in 1985
By Moses Okorie
Few days after the death of Olaide Adewale Akinremi, the member representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency of Oyo State died, another Reps member, Honourable Ekene Abubakar Adams representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State has also been reported dead.
Ekene was said to have died on Tuesday morning after a brief illness, throwing the National Assembly into sad mood as they are yet to recovery from the death of Akinremi who past on barely a week earlier.
The late lawmaker who came to the House of Representatives through the platform of the Labour Party in 2023 was born in 1985. He was an entrepreneur, politician and former professional footballer.
Few years ago, Ekene established the Kada City FC, a Nigerian football club based in Kaduna, to enhance development of football within Kaduna. He was regarded as the youngest football club owner in Nigeria.
Kada City was created to promote development of football within Kaduna state. They had their official unveiling ceremony in February 2018. Kada City won the 2018 Nigeria National League promotion playoff over Bendel Insurance F.C. and made their Nigeria Premier League debut in 2019