The Nigeria Governors Forum has condoled with the Senate and the government and people of Delta State over the demise of Senator Paul Ewherido, who represented Delta Central Senatorial District on the ticket of the Democratic Peoples Party until he died in Abuja on Sunday.
In a statement signed by its Chairman and Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, on Monday, the NGF described Ewherido as a hardworking and independent-minded lawmaker whose valuable service was most needed at the time he died.
Amaechi said in the statement: “We hereby condole with the Nigerian Senate, the government and people of Delta state and the entire Ewherido family over the sudden death of Senator Pius Ewherido, who, until his death, represented Delta Central Senatorial District on the platform of the Democratic People’s Party.
“It is unfortunate that the hardworking, independent-minded senator, a political icon, and one of the most accomplished politicians in our country passed on at a time our country needed his invaluable service most. His loss is no doubt a monumental loss to our nation.
“He dedicated his life to serving his people and country. He mixed freely with the underprivileged and lived substantially organizing and fighting for the upliftment of his people while making important contributions to the development of his state and country.
“Although, we cannot but grief over the death of this public spirited man, we are sure that Senator Ewherido will long be remembered as a community leader, an effective and consummate political figure, a national icon and grassroots mobiliser.
“We believe Senator Ewherido has left for us a great legacy. We commiserated with his family, friends and associates, the Nigerian Senate, the people and government of Delta and Nigerians in general, and pray God to give us all the fortitude to bear this great loss. May the soul of this great man rest in peace.”
Trending
- One year in office: Ebonyi Airport runway to be ready in 10 days
- Why Peter Obi is not competent to lead Nigeria — Soyinka
- Chinese allegedly pushes female worker to death in Abia
- Ogun: Police nab three suspected robbers terrorising students hostel
- Anambra: Pupil flogged by teacher dies
- Grandma accused of burying 17-year-old daughter’s newborn alive + Video
- Three stanzas of old national anthem
- Senate sets up an committee to probe 11,866 abandoned projects