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From Dooshima Terkura, Makurdi
Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Chief Benjamin Omale, on behalf of the entire members of the party, has expressed pains over the death of the astute politician and elder-statesman, Chief Audu Ogbe.
Chief Ogbeh died on Saturday at the age of 78.
Chief Omale, in a statement he made available to newsmen in Makurdi on Sunday, described the APC Chieftain and former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development as a man whose “commitment to the nation’s political landscape and development was fascinating, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.”
He stated further that, Chief Ogbe was an embodiment of integrity, uprightness, and whose life was a testament to his unwavering dedication to public service.
Omale said, “I am saddened to hear about the passing of our dearly beloved son of Benue, a patriotic Nigerian, a former national chairman of PDP and two times federal minister, Chief Audu Innocent Ogbe. I offer my heartfelt condolences to his loved family, our people in Benue State, the Idoma kingdom and the entire Nigeria over this colossal loss. I pray for succour for all at this difficult time.
“Chief Ogbe remained at the forefront of various national reforms, where he demonstrated that the essence of leadership is in the pursuit of the good of others. He was a foremost crusader of agricultural revolution in Nigeria.
“The former minister of communication was a very bold legislator, lecturer, forthright politician, and dependable leader who stood for the just and wellbeing of the people and fought as an unrelenting advocate for justice, equity and fairness in Nigeria”, Omale stated.
The Benue APC Chairman further noted that Chief Ogbe’s death was a great national loss as he passed on at a time Nigeria and humanity needed his wise counsel and firm voice of direction the most.
He enjoined everyone to honour Chief Ogbe’s memory by continuing to strive towards a united, prosperous, and peaceful Benue State and Nigeria. He also prayed for the soul of the deceased elder statesman to find eternal rest.
