African Democratic Congress interim national chairman and former Senate president David Mark was visibly emotional and tearful upon learning of the passing of Audu Ogbeh, former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party.

Mr Mark said, “I have lost a dependable brother and friend.”

Mr Mark described his demise as a huge blow to our national political firmament, noting that Ogbeh was a forthright leader who upheld the sanctity of truth and devoted himself to the service of humanity.

He recalled that Mr Ogbeh 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,” Mr 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,” Mr Mark added.

He urged the government and people of Benue, as well as his immediate family, to take solace in the fact that their patriarch lived an exemplary life worthy of emulation.

Mr Ogbeh was a minister of communications in ill-fated Second Republic under late President Shehu Shagari. He was also agriculture minister under President Muhammadu Buhari. 

(NAN)