Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former governor of Rivers State, was visibly emotional during the funeral of Senator Barinada Barry Mpigi in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, on April 9. Wike shared memories of Mpigi, who died on February 19 at the age of 64, recalling how the senator would visit him in Abuja, pledging his loyalty with the words, “Master, I will not leave you.” Senator Mpigi, born on June 23, 1961, was a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and had served in the Senate since 2019, re-elected in 2023. He was known for his role as chairman of the joint Senate committee investigating oil theft in the Niger Delta. His passing is significant as he is the fourth senator to die since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly following the 2023 elections, with previous losses including Senators Ifeanyi Ubah, Okey Ezea, and Godiya Akwashiki. Wike's tribute has sparked various reactions on social media, reflecting on the transient nature of life and the political landscape in Nigeria.