Audu Ogbeh’s Death Painful Blow, Irreplaceable Loss, Usman Mourns

ABUJA: The Interim National Chairman of Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman has joined other Nigerians in mourning a former Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh, whose death was announced on Saturday by the family.

Usman in a statement she signed lamented that the elder statesman who was 78 when he passed on, left “At a time when our nation’s leadership is plagued by a dearth of genuine and principled leaders.”

She said the loss of such a rare statesman is indeed a painful blow to the country.

In the statement she wrote, “It is with a heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of Chief Audu Ogbeh…,” adding that he was “A principled and patriotic public servant who served Nigeria with distinction in various capacities.”

According to her, his death leaves an unfillable void in the chronicles of our political terrain.

“On a personal note, I have lost a father and a mentor. From when I met him till his passing, Chief Ogbeh never wavered in his readiness to offer wise counsel and guidance whenever called upon.

“While we mourn this illustrious Nigerian, we must take solace in the fact that Chief Ogbeh lived a truly fulfilled life. From his early years as a teacher, to his foray into politics where he rose to the pinnacle of leadership, from his remarkable public service record to his outstanding success as a farmer, his was a life dedicated to service and excellence.

“On behalf of the entire Labour Party family, I extend our deepest condolences to the Ogbeh family, his associates, and the Nigerian people at large.

May his gentle soul rest in peace with The Lord. Amen,” the statement added.

Chief Ogbeh was reported to have died peacefully at his Abuja residence in the morning hours.