Benue APC Chairman mourns demise of Ex- minister, Audu Ogbe

From Attah Ede, Makurdi 

The Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Benjamin Omale, on behalf of the entire members of the party, mourns the late astute politician and elder-statesman, Audu Ogbe.

The former minister, Ogbeh died  peacefully on Saturday at the age of 78.

Omale describes the APC Chieftain and former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development as a man whose “commitment to the nation’s political  landscape and development was fascinating, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.”

He stated further that, Ogbe was an embodiment of integrity, uprightness, and whose life was a testament to his unwavering dedication to public service. 

Omale in a statement said, “I am saddened to hear about the passing of our dearly beloved son of  Benue, a patriotic Nigerian, a former national chairman of PDP and two times federal minister, Audu Innocent Ogbe. 

“I offer my heartfelt condolences to his loved family, our people in Benue State, the Idoma kingdom and the entire Nigeria over this colossal loss. I pray for succour for all at this difficult time.

“Ogbe remained at the forefront of various national reforms, where he demonstrated that the essence of leadership is in the pursuit of the good of others. He was a foremost crusader of agricultural revolution in Nigeria.

“The former  minister of communication was a very bold legislator, lecturer, forthright politician, and dependable leader who stood for the just and wellbeing of the people and fought as an unrelenting advocate for justice, equity and fairness in Nigeria”, Omale stated.

The Benue APC Chairman further noted that Ogbe’s death was a great national loss as he passed on at a time Nigeria and humanity needed his wise counsel and firm voice of direction the most.

He enjoin everyone to honour Ogbe’s memory by continuing to strive towards a united, prosperous, and peaceful Benue State and Nigeria, and pray for the soul of the deceased elder statesman to find  eternal rest. Amen.