The Nigerian Senate suspended its plenary session supposed to hold on Tuesday, following the death of one of their colleagues representing Osun West, Senator Isiaka Adeleke.

Upon its resumption on Tuesday after the Easter holiday, the Senate decided not to perform its legislative activities but unanimously decided to mourn the passage of the colleague.

During the brief interactions of lawmakers in the Red Chamber, Senate Leader Ahmed Lawan cited Order 43 and moved for the Senate to observe a minute silence in honour of Senator Isiaka Adeleke who passed away on Sunday.

Immediately a minute silence was observed, plenary was adjourned to Wednesday, April 25, 2017.

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