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Former Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Audu Ogbeh is dead.
His death came at a time his former party, PDP is suffering massive defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Ogbeh who was also a former Minister of Agriculture between 2015 and 2019 died today Saturday 9th August at 78.
“He departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, service and dedication to our nation and community. We are comforted by the many lives he touched and the examples he set,” his family announced in a statement.
The family stated further in the release that, “Details of the funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.
“We thank friends, colleagues and well-wishers for their prayers and support during this time.
“We will appreciate some privacy at this time while we mourn the loss of our patriarch.”
Ogbeh who was PDP Chairman from 2001 to 2005, served as a Minister under the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari.
He was also Federal Minister of Communications from 1982 to 1983 during the Shehu Shagari administration. He had previously served as Deputy Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly in the late ’70s.
