Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, has publicly announced the passing of a notable political predecessor, Senator Isa Abonyi Obaro.
Senator Natasha Announces the Loss
On Tuesday, December 5, 2025, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan took to her official Facebook page to share the somber news. She expressed her grief and extended prayers for the repose of the soul of the late senator, who served during Nigeria's Second Republic.
In her post, she wrote, "I join the people of Kogi Central district to mourn the death of Senator Obaro, who served as a senator of Okehi/Okene district under the old Kwara state in the 2nd republic." The announcement prompted an immediate outpouring of condolences from constituents and political observers.
Legacy of a Second Republic Statesman
Isa Abonyi Obaro was a significant figure in the political history of the region now known as Kogi State. During the Second Republic, he represented the Okehi/Okene district when the area was part of the old Kwara State. His tenure is remembered as part of the foundational period that brought Ebiraland into the national political limelight.
Historical accounts note that he was a respected legal practitioner and intellectual. He was later elected to the Senate to succeed the late Senator Mallam Abdulsalam Robin, continuing a tradition of political representation for his people.
Public Tributes and Reactions
The comment section of Senator Natasha's post quickly filled with tributes from supporters and members of the constituency, highlighting the late senator's enduring impact.
Sadiq Abdulfatai Igoh praised Obaro as one of the builders of Kogi Central, stating his name remains "inked among the builders" in the pages of history. He described the loss as a moment for gratitude for a finished earthly assignment.
Yusuf Sadiq Abdulsalam offered detailed insight into Obaro's legacy, recalling him as a "great, scrupulous intellectual" among the early legal practitioners from Ebiraland. He credited Obaro and his peers with transforming local politics and attracting federal attention to the region, practicing "politics without bitterness."
Other commenters, including Abdulraheem Idris Omadibi and Comrade Yakubu Okeji Lukman, offered Islamic prayers for the forgiveness of his shortcomings and for him to be granted Aljanat Firdaus (Paradise).
The death of Senator Isa Abonyi Obaro marks the departure of a key figure from Nigeria's Second Republic era. His contributions to the political development of the Ebira people and Kogi Central continue to be recognized and celebrated by current leaders and the community he served.
