By Henry Ibya,Makurdi
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Chief Audu Ogbeh, describing him as an exceptional statesman who served the nation diligently.
Speaking at Ogbeh’s burial ceremony yesterday in Otukpa, Benue State, Tinubu, represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, in a statement,urged Ogbeh’s family to emulate his outstanding qualities.
The president statement signed by Special Adviser to Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Media and Publicity,Yomi Odunuga, said Ogbeh would be remembered for his humility, compassion, and generosity.
He also described the late elder statesman as a unifying figure who was known for bridging divides with the aim of bringing people together.
President Tinubu also stated that the deceased leadership was marked by integrity, adding that late Ogbe worked tirelessly to promote unity and stability.
The president also maintained that Ogbeh’s dedication to Nigeria’s progress and development was unwavering, adding that he equally played significant roles in Nigerian politics, particularly in the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP,and later in the All Progressives Congress,APC.
He also recalled that Ogbe as founding member of the PDP contributed significantly to Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1999, adding that as National Chairman of the PDP from 2001to2005,Ogbe worked to balance party dynamics, navigating complex national issues.
The President Tinubu urged his immediate family to emulate his outstanding qualities and Nigerians to follow his example lifestyle by working towards building a better Nigeria, expressing the believe that Ogbeh’s legacies would inspire future generations to attain greater heights.
