The House of Representatives has been thrown into mourning following the death of Hon. Muhammad Danjuma Hassan, who represented Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency of Kano State.
The lawmaker died on Friday evening, April 10, 2026, in Abuja after a brief illness.
Hon. Hassan, popularly known as M.D. Hassan, was elected in 2023 on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP. Until his death, he served as Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary and was a member of several key committees, including Public Petitions, Aviation, Solid Minerals, Constitution Review, and Treaties, Protocols and Agreements. 7778
Announcing his passing, the House of Representatives described the loss as profound, noting that Nigeria had lost “one of its foremost legislative counsel and legal draftsmen” whose contributions significantly advanced legislative development and constitutional processes. His media aide, Muazzam Dawakin-Kudu, confirmed the lawmaker died after a brief illness. 77781932
In accordance with Islamic rites, Hon. Hassan was buried on Saturday, April 11, 2026, following a funeral prayer held at about 1:30 p.m. at the National Mosque, Abuja. Colleagues described him as an active contributor to legislative proceedings at the National Assembly. 1932
His death comes amid a turbulent period for Kano’s political class. In December 2025, the state also lost two serving members of the Kano State House of Assembly, Hon. Aminu Sa’adu Ungogo and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, who died within hours of each other. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and NNPP leader Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso were among dignitaries who paid their last respects during that period. 535c
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