By Abiola Olawale
Former Senator Ibrahim Musa Kontagora, who represented Niger North Senatorial District of Niger State at the Senate from 2011 to 2015, has passed away in an Abuja hospital on Thursday.
Reports indicate that Senator Kontagora passed away after a Hospital in Abuja allegedly delayed a critical surgery due to an unpaid $15,000 balance.
It was gathered that Kontagora was rushed to the hospital after suffering a brief illness.
Upon arriving at the hospital, the medical team at the hospital were said to have demanded a staggering $30,000 bill to provide Kontagora with medical care.
However, according to reports, the former lawmaker was only able to deposit $15,000.
A family member told the press that: “Hospital officials said they would treat him as soon as the remaining balance came in, but by the time it came in, it was already too late.”
The former senator, who served under the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), passed away after what was described as a brief illness, leaving behind his wife, children, and a legacy of public service.
His death was confirmed by the Niger State Government through a statement by the State Govrrnment Secretary Abubakar Usman, who expressed deep sorrow: “Senator Ibrahim died today in Abuja, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated service to his people and the nation at large.”
