By Nathaniel Zaccheaus
The Senate on Tuesday, adjourned plenary till today (Wednesday), following the death of a member of the House of Representatives, the late Hon. Ekpenyong Nse Bassey.

Bassey, until his death, was a Member representing Oron Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom State in the Green Chamber.

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The upper chamber adjourned plenary upon resumption from a one-week recess to mark the Easter celebration.

The sitting on Tuesday was presided over by the Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege (Delta Central).

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The motion for adjournment was moved by the Deputy Leader, Ajayi Boroffice, and seconded by the Minority Whip, Senator Philip Aduda.

The late Bassey was reported to have died on Sunday in Uyo, at 4pm.

The Senate, moments before adjourning till Wednesday, held a minute silence to mourn the demise of the federal lawmaker.