A House of Representatives member-elect for Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency, Taraba State, Ismaila Yushau Maihanci, has passed on.
Maihanci died early Saturday morning, and his janaza (funeral prayer) will be held today at the National Mosque in Abuja after noon prayers.
The October 22, 1986-born politician and businessman was elected in the just-held general elections under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Before his election, he also served as a special adviser to Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku.
He had also served as the secretary of the PDP in Taraba State.
He is survived by his wife, Fatiha Sangari, and a son.
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