Wike Receives Late Senator Mpigi’s Remains

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday morning received the remains of Senator Barinada Mpigi at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

The late senator represented Rivers South-East Senatorial District.

Wike arrived at the airport around 5:30 a.m. in the company of several political figures and associates. He also received the widow of the late senator, Patricia Obiageri Mpigi, and their children as they arrived with the body.

Among those present were the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, Senators Philip Aduda, Magnus Abe, Allwell Onyesoh and Olaka Nwogu.

Others included the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, Rivers State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Ambassador Desmond Akawor, and the APC National Vice Chairman for the South-South, Victor Giadom.

Senator Mpigi passed away in London on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the age of 64. His death was confirmed shortly after the incident.

Before the body was brought back to Nigeria, Wike had travelled to London last week to visit the senator’s family.

During the visit, he met with the widow and children to offer support and also assisted with arrangements for the return of the remains.

The arrival of the body in Abuja marks the beginning of funeral activities expected to take place in honour of the late lawmaker.