On Wednesday, 15 January the House of Representatives announced the passing of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, who, until her demise, served as the Deputy Chief Whip of the House, representing the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State.
Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga is known for being a dedicated public servant, a visionary leader, and a passionate advocate for her constituents. She was first elected to the House in 2019 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and she served as Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development in the 9th Assembly, where she championed policies to empower women and advance social welfare.
With her passing, the number of female legislators in the House of Representatives stands at 15. It is hoped that a female will be elected to succeed her and uphold her legacy and contributions to maintaining female representation in the legislature.
May her soul rest in perfect peace.