By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Senator who represented Bauchi South Senatorial District, Lawal Yahaya Gumau, in the 9th Assmbu has passed away at the age of 57.
He died in Abuja after a brief illness, according to close sources.
The news was confirmed on Saturday morning by Comrade Haruna Usman Muhammad, a former aide to the late lawmaker.
Senator Gumau assumed office in 2018 after winning a by-election to represent Bauchi South. That election followed the unfortunate death of the then-serving senator, Ali Wakili..
He was later re-elected as senator during the 2019 general elections and served until 2023.
The deceased’s bid to return to the upper legislative chamber was not successful in the 2023 general elections.
Prior to his tenure in the Senate, he had served two consecutive terms in the House of Representatives, representing where he represented Toro Federal Constituency from 2011 to 2018
The late Senator was known for his contributions on legislative advocacy, infrastructure projects for his constituents as well as youth empowerment.
It was learnt that the deceased lawmaker will be buried on Saturday in Abuja.