The year 2015 marked an end to the political journeys and lives of a couple of top political juggernauts in Nigeria who were prominent during their lifetimes.
This year, Nigeria lost some of her prominent politicians. May their humble souls rest in perfect peace.
See list of 5 Prominent politicians who died in 2015:
1. Oronto Douglas
He died on April 9 from cancer related complications . He was one of Nigeria's leading human rights attorney and Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Research, Documentation and Strategy.
2. Diepreye Alamieyeseigha
He died on October 10 in Port Harcourt after having a cardiac arrest. He was Governor of Bayelsa state from 29 May 1999 to 9 December 2005.
3. Adebowale Adefuye
He died on August 27 in Washington DC. Prior to his death, he was Nigeria's ambassador to the United States.
4. HID Awolowo
She died on September 19. She was married to one of Nigeria's foremost politicians, Obafemi Awolowo and she was the chairman of Nigeria’s foremost newspaper, Nigerian Tribune.
5. Prince Abubakar Audu
He died on November 22. He was governor of Kogi state from January 1992 until November 1993 and from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2003. He was contesting to be Governor again at the time of his death.