Mr Azi was Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly between June 2015 and July 2018.
Peter Azi, 57, former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, has died.
He said Azi died on Wednesday, 12 August, but did not disclose the cause of death.
“With total submission to the will of God Almighty, the Azi Ajang family announces the passing unto glory of their son, brother, and father, Mr Peter Azi, the former Speaker of Plateau House of Assembly,” Azi said.
“He has peacefully joined his creator.”
Azi served as Speaker from June 2015 to July 2018 during the administration of former Governor Simon Lalong.
He was a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and remained active in the state’s political affairs after leaving office.
He had led the House during a period of significant political activity in Plateau State.
His death has thrown political associates, lawmakers, and members of his community into mourning.
The late ex-lawmaker rose through Plateau’s political structure to lead the legislature, the pinnacle of his career.
The bereaved family stated that burial arrangements would be announced in due course.
