Tragedy Strikes: Ex-Minister Only Son Dies at 42 in Abuja Hospital

• Richard Adamu Tallen, the only son of former Minister of Women Affairs Dame Pauline Tallen, has passed away at Cedar Crest Hospital in Abuja
• The cause of his death remains unknown, but he was placed on oxygen in the ICU on Friday night
• Richard, a 42-year-old Computer Science graduate, is survived by his wife and three children whom he left behind

In a tragic turn of events, Richard Adamu Tallen, the only son of the immediate past Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, has passed away.

Richard died on Sunday morning at Cedar Crest Hospital in Abuja, following a period of hospitalization, the family confirmed in a statement on Sunday.

The exact cause of his death remains unknown at this time. However, it was reported that Richard had been placed on oxygen in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on Friday night.

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Son of former women affairs minister

His alma mater, the Vom Old Boys’ Association (VOBA), also confirmed the news of his passing.

In a heartfelt message posted on their social media platform, VOBA stated, “On a very sad note, we regret to announce the sudden passing of our member, Mr Richard Adamu Tallen.

Eternal rest grant unto him oh Lord, may perpetual light shine upon him. May the soul of Richard and all departed VOBA members RIP. Amen.”

Richard, a 42-year-old graduate of Computer Science from a United States university, is survived by his wife and three children.

The family has announced that burial arrangements will be communicated in due course.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that the Federal High Court, Abuja division, has delivered a judgement barring the former minister of women affairs and social development, Pauline Tallen, from holding public office.

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Tallen served as a minister under the immediate past administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

The court's decision was in response to Tallen's disparaging remarks against the judiciary following a Federal High Court decision in Adamawa state last year, Premium Times reported.

Source: Legit.ng