President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the former Chairman of the Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Audu Ogbeh.
Tinubu condoles with the government, people of Benue State, and the late statesman’s family, friends and associates over the loss.
Chief Ogbeh, who was 78 years old, served Nigeria in several administrations, including as Minister of Communications in the Second Republic and later as Minister of Agriculture under President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a statement on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuaga, President Tinubu acknowledged Chief Ogbeh’s intellectual contributions to policy formulation and his articulation of practical solutions to complex national challenges.
He also recognised that Chief Ogbeh, who joined politics in the 70s as a legislator, was a founding member of the All Progressives Congress.
“Chief Audu Ogbeh was a patriot whose wisdom, dedication, and pursuit of progress left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s political landscape. He was always ready with facts and figures to support his propositions. The nation will sorely miss his insightful perspectives and wealth of experience”, President Tinubu said.
He prayed that the Almighty God receive the departed’s soul, and comfort his family.
