Wayas, the Second Republic President of the Senate died on November 30, 2021 at the age of 80.
Addressing newsmen on arrival at the UJ Usuene Airport, Calabar for the funeral of the top lawmaker after spending 4 hours on the 72km road, Igali lamented the situation of the road under succeeding administrations as a “criminal neglect”.
The leader of the apex South-South’s socio-political body stated that the road is presently one of the worst in Nigeria, describing it as “a road where very little work is being done and as such, has become a death trap in which helpless Nigerian commuters struggle their way along with thousands of heavy duty trucks plying the route.
“On a day when Nigerians have gathered in Calabar to pay last respect to the Second Republic Senate President and leader of the National Assembly, PANDEF appealed to Mr. President to prioritise the completion of the Itu-Calabar road by funding competent contractors as a fitting tribute to the memory of Senator Wayas,” Ambassador Igali stated.
Speaking, the PANDEF helmsman described Senator Wayas as a Nigerian patriot of a special class and appealed that his immediate area; i.e Akwa Ibom and Cross River states must not be allowed to continue to suffer.
Conclusively, the PANDEF National Chairman thanked President Tinubu, the President of the Senate, Chief Godswill Akpabio and the Governor of Cross River state, Senator Prince Bassey Otu for taking steps to accord the late Senator Wayas a befitting burial.