- Safiu Kehinde
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Interim National Chairman and former President of the Senate, David Mark, has expressed his sadness over passing of Chief Audu Ogbeh, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Ogbeh, a renowned politician and statesman, died earlier today, at the age of 78.
Mark, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Paul Mumeh in Kano, held that he has lost a close friend who according to him left behind a legacy of integrity, service, and dedication to Nigeria.
“I have lost a dependable brother and friend.” He said.
The ADC Interim National Chairman described Ogbeh’s demise as a huge blow to our national political firmament, noting that he was a forthright leader who upheld the sanctity of truth and devoted himself to the service of humanity.
He recalled that the late elder statesman was among the rare breed of political leaders who genuinely believed in the unity of Nigeria, where no citizen should be oppressed or denied the opportunity to fulfil their dreams.
“Ogbeh preached justice, fairness, and equity. He was morally upright even in the face of adversity,” Mark said.
According to him, the nation has lost one of her finest and most fertile minds — a man who gave his all in service to both our country and humanity.
“Ogbeh will be remembered for his brilliance, forthrightness, and unwavering integrity,” Mark added.
He urged the government and people of Benue State, as well as his immediate family, to take solace in the fact that their patriarch lived an exemplary life worthy of emulation.
Ogbeh was a minister of Communications in ill-fated 2nd Republic under late President Shehu Shagari.
He was also minister of Agriculture under late former President Muhammadu Buhari.