- Safiu Kehinde
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of Chief Audu Ogbeh, a former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing him as a great patriot.
NPO Reported that Ogbeh died on Saturday at the age of 78 with a statement from his family confirming his death.
In the wake of the PDP chieftain’s death, Tinubu in a condolence message by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, sympathised with the government and people of Benue State.
The president also extended his condolences to Ogbeh’s family, friends, and political associates.
Tinubu praised Ogbeh’s deep intellect and his ability to craft solutions to complex national issues.
He noted that Ogbeh began his political career in the 1970s as a legislator and was a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“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,” Tinubu said.
The president prayed that the Almighty God will receive the departed’s soul, and comfort his family.
Ogbeh, served Nigeria in several administrations, including as Minister of Communications in the Second Republic and later as Minister of Agriculture under President Muhammadu Buhari.