The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Interim National Chairman and former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, was visibly moved to tears Saturday over the passing of frontline politician and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Audu Innocent Ogbeh.
Lamenting the demise of Ogbeh who was reported to have died peacefully at his Abuja residence on Saturday morning, Senator Mark said: “I have lost a dependable brother and friend”, according to a statement issued by his spokesman, Paul Mumeh.
Mark described the death as a huge blow to the 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. He will be remembered for his brilliance, forthrightness, and unwavering integrity,” Mark said.
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 ill-fated 2nd Republic under late President Shehu Shagari . He was minister of Agriculture under president Muhammadu Buhari.
