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”.
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The bye-election scheduled for August 16 followed the death of Joseph Haruna, member representing Munya Constituency, on September 13, 2024.
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The forum said Mr Ogbeh, 78, was a three-time minister and a former deputy speaker of the Benue House of Assembly.
Speaking on the free GCE forms, Mr Adewale said education remained a priority in serving his constituents.
Mr Jime stated that Mr Ogbeh was the greatest Benue ambassador to the country.
Mr Mark said, “I have lost a dependable brother and friend.”
Mr Ogbeh had previously served as deputy speaker of Benue House of Assembly after joining politics in 1979.
The former governor condemned what he described as impunity in the opposition party.
