President Bola Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences on the passing of Chief Audu Ogbeh, a former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing him as a great patriot.

‎‎Mr Ogbeh, 78, died peacefully on Saturday, according to a statement from his family.

‎In a condolence message by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Mr Tinubu sympathised with the government and people of Benue State.

‎‎The president also extended his condolences to Mr Ogbeh’s family, friends, and political associates.

Mr ‎Ogbeh served Nigeria in several administrations, including as minister of communications in the Second Republic and later as minister of agriculture under late President Muhammadu Buhari.

Mr ‎Tinubu praised Mr Ogbeh’s deep intellect and his ability to craft solutions to complex national issues.

‎He noted that Mr 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,” Mr Tinubu said.

‎The president prayed that the Almighty God would receive the departed’s soul, and comfort his family.

(NAN)