The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially announced the passing of one of its esteemed members, Mr. Dinebari Loolo.
Mr. Loolo held the position of representing Khana Constituency 2 within the state legislature, and he served as the chairman of the House Committee on Environment.
Victor Oko-Jumbo, the spokesperson for the House and a fellow member representing Bonny Constituency in the 32-member House, conveyed this somber news during a conversation with the press in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.
In his statement, Oko-Jumbo expressed profound shock and sorrow over Loolo’s untimely demise. He also revealed that the House had extended its condolences by visiting the late member’s family at their residence in Port Harcourt.
The Rivers Assembly spokesman stated, “We received the shocking news yesterday; one that threw everybody off balance.
“We visited the family of our late colleague, Hon. Dinebari Loolo, member representing Khana Constituency 2 and chairman on Environment”
Additionally, Dumnamene Dekor, a federal lawmaker who represents Khana/Gokana in the House of Representatives, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Mr. Loolo.
In a statement issued by his media office, Dekor conveyed that Loolo’s demise constituted a personal loss and a significant setback for the Ogoni community in Rivers State.
He further emphasized the profound connection he shared with the late legislator and referred to Loolo as both a close and dependable ally, highlighting that the Ogoni people have regrettably lost a remarkable individual.
Dekor conveyed these sentiments during a condolence visit to the late lawmaker’s wife and family at their residence in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.
“Hon. Barr. Loolo’s demise is not only a loss to his immediate family, but also to the Peoples Democratic Party on whose platform he was elected into the state legislature, and to Rivers State as a whole.
“For the short period, he served the state as a lawmaker, Loolo was a rallying point because of his humility, legislative acumen, and imitable sense of reasoning.
“While serving as a lawmaker, he made a remarkable mark, always radiating exceptional brilliance and courage. Loolo’s memories will continue to live with me as a brother, and friend, an associate and close ally who was always there for me and my family in all my political endevours,” the federal lawmaker added.
