Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Mourns Loss of Chief Audu Ogbeh, PDP National Chairman

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has paid tribute to the late Chief Audu Ogbeh, National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), who died at the age of 78. Obasanjo, currently on a visit to Uganda, described Ogbeh as a peace-loving, unassuming, and committed patriot who was a firm believer in democracy and participatory governance. The late politician's legacy includes serving as Deputy Speaker in the Plateau House of Assembly in the 1970s, Minister of Communications from 1982-1983, Chairman of the PDP from 2001-2005, and Minister of Agriculture and Food Security from 2015-2019. Obasanjo acknowledged Ogbeh's significant contributions to the re-establishment of democracy in Nigeria and expressed his condolences to the late politician's wife and family.

Key Takeaways:

  • Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has mourned the loss of Chief Audu Ogbeh, the former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development and PDP National Chairman.
  • Ogbeh died at the age of 78 and was described by Obasanjo as a peace-loving, unassuming, and committed patriot.
  • The late politician had a diverse career spanning from the military era to the present democratic dispensation, serving in various positions including Deputy Speaker in the Plateau House of Assembly, Minister of Communications, Chairman of the PDP, and Minister of Agriculture and Food Security.
  • Ogbeh's contributions to democracy in Nigeria were significant, and his legacy will be remembered as a frontline politician and community leader.
  • Obasanjo expressed his condolences to Ogbeh's wife and family, wishing his soul to rest in perfect peace.

Statistics:

  • Ogbeh's age at the time of his death was 78.
  • Correlation of Ogbeh's career in the military and democratic eras since 1970s.
  • Ogbeh served as Deputy Speaker in the Plateau House of Assembly from 1970s.
  • Ogbeh held the position of Minister of Communications from 1982-1983.
  • Ogbeh was Chairman of the PDP from 2001-2005.
  • Ogbeh served as Minister of Agriculture and Food Security from 2015-2019.

Sources:

  • Statement by Former President Olusegun Obasanjo via his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi.