Senator Jonathan Zwingina Dies In Abuja

By Akinwale Kasali

 

The Adamawa State Government has been thrown into mourning following the passing of Jonathan  Silas Zwingina, a former Senator who represented Adamawa South Senatorial District.

Zwingina died in Abuja after a prolonged illness, less than two months after he celebrated his 70th  birthday.

The politician was the Director-General of the Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola Abiola campaign Organisation in the June 12, 1993, Presidential election.

He was born in Adamawa State, and  was a founding member of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. He   served as the Senate Majority Leader for two terms.

After taking his seat in the Senate in June 1999, he was appointed to Committees on Works & Housing (chairman), Establishment, Internal Affairs, Information, Special Projects, Privatization and Economic Affairs.

He defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, later in his political career.

Zwingina was the Chairman, Board of Trustees, Save Democracy Group Africa. He was known for his advocacy for democracy and played a key role in Nigerian politics during his time in office.

Though the Adamawa State Government is yet to issue a statement on the former Senator’s passing. His family is, also, yet to announce his passing and/or arrangements.