Former House of Representatives member for Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency in Taraba State, Hon. Abdulsalam Mubarak, has passed away in Abuja after a brief illness.
Mubarak, who represented the constituency from 2015 to 2023 under the All Progressives Congress (APC), reportedly fell ill three weeks ago and was taken to a hospital in Abuja for treatment. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to the illness, leaving behind what many described as a legacy of dedicated leadership.
Confirming the news, a family source, Musa Khalib, expressed deep grief over the loss.
“I’m very shocked to announce to you the demise of our hero, a political legend, Hon. A.A. Gambo Mubarak, former member representing Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency Abuja. May Allah forgive his shortcomings. It is sad that our family and Taraba State at large will continue to miss his quality of leadership,” Khalib said.
He prayed for Allah’s forgiveness for Mubarak’s shortcomings and for strength for those mourning him.
On his Facebook page, the former Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Albasu Kunini, also extended his condolences to the family of the late lawmaker.
“Today, Monday, September 8, 2025, brought me the sad and shocking news of the demise of Hon. Gambo Mubarak, a dedicated public servant and former Honourable Member of the Federal House of Representatives for Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency.
I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. May his legacy live on, and may his soul rest in perfect peace.
May God grant his family the strength to bear this irreparable loss, and may we all come together to support one another during this difficult time.
May his memory continue to inspire us to work towards the progress and development of Taraba State, especially Taraba Central,” Kunini wrote.
Similarly, Professor Jerome Nyame described Mubarak’s passing as a huge loss to the constituency and Taraba State.
“The news of Honourable Abdulsalam Gambo Mubarak’s passing is truly saddening. As a former Representative (Bali/Gassol), he was deeply passionate about his constituency, working tirelessly to uplift and serve his people. His dedication to public service and commitment to making a difference will be greatly missed.
May his soul rest in peace, and may his family, friends, and colleagues find strength during this difficult time. His legacy as a passionate advocate for his constituency will live on. Rest in peace, Honourable Abdulsalam Gambo Mubarak,” he said.
Meanwhile, the family of Hon. Abdulsalam Gambo Mubarak has announced that his Janazah (funeral prayer) will hold tomorrow at 1:30 p.m., immediately after Zuhr, at the National Mosque, Abuja. Relatives, friends, and associates have been invited to attend.
His body will later be taken to Abuja Central Mosque on Tuesday, where the funeral will take place at 2 p.m. the same day.
“May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus,” the family prayed.
