Francis Okpozo

Francis Spanner Okpozo (died 26 December 2016) was a Nigerian politician who served as a senator during the Second Republic where he represented the Delta South Senatorial District. ^[1]

Early life

Francis Spanner Okpozo was born in Ozoro, Isoko North, Delta State. ^[2]

Career

Okpozo served as the deputy speaker of the defunct Bendel State House of Assembly, representing under the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) prior to the military coup in 1984. He was later elected to the Nigerian Senate, where he represented the Delta South Senatorial District during the Second Republic as a member of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). ^[3]

Following the return to civilian rule, Okpozo was appointed as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment in 1992. He also became involved with the All Progressives Congress (APC), where he held a leadership role in the party in Delta State. ^[4]

Death

Okpozo passed away on 26 December 2016, at the age of 81, following a brief illness. ^{[5] [6]}

References

1. Nigeria, Guardian (28 December 2016). "Second Republic senator, Francis Okpozo, dies at 81". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
2. Odunsi, Wale (28 December 2016). "Ibori reacts to Senator Okpozo's death". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
3. Ogbeche, Danielle (27 December 2016). "South-South APC chieftain, Senator Okpozo is dead". Daily Post. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
4. "Okpozo, Ex-Bendel Deputy Speaker DiesOkowa, Uduaghan, Emerhor mourn – THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
5. Sesan (28 December 2016). "Okpozo dies at 84, Okowa, APC, others mourn". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
6. vanguard (25 February 2017). "Okpozo laid to rest amidst eulogies". Vanguard News. Retrieved 14 January 2025.