A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Chief Vincent Ogbulafor has reportedly died in Canada.
NPO Reports learnt that Ogbulafor, most remembered for his boast that the then ruling party would rule Nigeria for 60 years uninterrupted, reportedly died after slumping.
The later Ogbulafor had emerged the National Chairman of the party in 1988, went into election and won the presidential election in 1999.
As at the time of filing this report, there was no official response from the PDP as the party Ogbulafor once led.
Attempts to speak with some of the leaders of the party were unsuccessful.
President Muhammadu Buhari while condoling the family of Ogbulafor, said the former national chairman will be remembered for his role in the nation’s democratic growth.
He commended the zeal of the late Prince of Olokoro in sustaining the unity and progress of the country.
Former President of the Senate, David Mark, described the demise of Ogbulafor as a huge loss to the party and the nation at large.
This is contained in a statement issued by Paul Mumeh, Special Adviser on Media to former President of the Senate, David Mark on Saturday in Minna.
Mark noted that the deceased was a fine gentleman who was passionate and committed to the growth and sustenance of the nation’s nascent democracy.
“As a minister of the Federal Republic, Ogbulafor demonstrated unwavering commitment to the ideals of nationhood.
Likewise as national secretary, national chairman and a prominent member of the PDP board of trustees, he demonstrated uncommon loyalty to the party and the Nigerian state,” he stated .
Mark lamented the demise of Ogbulafor at this time when his wealth of experience in party administration would have been needed to resolve the myriads of crises facing the party .
He added that Ogbulafor was one of the best and fertile minds in Nigerian political environment “because he was fair and firm in the discharge of his duties”.
Mark noted that the late Ogbulafor would be remembered for his uncommon dedication to duty , humour, honesty and loyalty to his fatherland.
He urged PDP faithful, the government and people of Abia state to take solace in the fact that Ogbulafor left a good legacy worthy of emulation for all.
Sen.Mark prayed that God in His infinite mercies, grants the deceased eternal rest and the immediate family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
The Senate Chief Whip, Sen. Orji Kalu expressed sadness over the death of former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Vincent Ogbulafor.
Kalu, in a condolence message issued on Saturday in Abuja, commiserated with the government and people of Abia.
He said that the late politician contributed to the growth and sustenance of democracy in Nigeria, having served in various capacities in the political space.
The former governor of Abia conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the Ogbulafor family and described the deceased as a notable political figure in the country.
