Ogbeh was patriotic, principled politician, says Atiku
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has described the death of the former agriculture minister and nationalist, Audu Ogbeh, as a “loss of a patriot and principled politician”.
Mr Abubakar, in a statement by his media office on Saturday, described Mr Ogbeh as a “quintessential gentleman, affable and amiable friend and reliable political ally”, whose immense contributions to nation-building would be sorely missed.
Mr Abubakar recalled that Mr Ogbeh’s chairmanship of the Peoples Democratic Party from 2001 to 2005 was impactful. He described the multi-linguist, farmer, politician, as also a renowned family man, an Idoma community steward, and a great ambassador of Nigeria globally.
“He was a detribalised and development-minded politician. One who combined intellectualism with pragmatism. He was also a true defender of liberal democracy. His type is difficult to replace,” said the former president.
Mr Abubakar commiserated with the family, friends, the people of Benue, and Nigerians at large.
Mr Ogbeh died in his Abuja residence on Saturday morning.
He was 78.
(NAN)
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