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By Myke Agunwa, Abuja
The interim National Chairman of African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, has described the late Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbe as a dependable brother and man of unwavering integrity.
The Ogbe family had on Saturday morning, announced the death of the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at his Abuja residence.
In a condolence message signed by his Media Adviser Paul Mumeh, the ADC boss said,
“I have lost a dependable brother and friend.”
He described his demise as a huge blow to 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 the late elder statesman 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,” 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,” Mark added.
He urged the government and people of Benue State, as well as his immediate family, to take solace in the fact that their patriarch lived an exemplary life worthy of emulation.
Ogbeh was a minister of Communications in the ill-fated 2nd Republic under late President Shehu Shagari . He was also minister of Agriculture under president Muhammadu Buhari.