National Leaders of Conscience under the auspices of the National Consultative Front, NCFront, have expressed “deep shock and sadness” over the death of Dr Obadiah Mailafia, a former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, and former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Mailafia until his death on Sunday was a member of the National Steering Council and the North Central Facilitator of the NCFront, “who raised the bar of commitment to the tasks of the movement, constantly advocating a fair, just and equitable governance of Nigeria therefore becoming a frontline member of the National Constitutional Dialogue Committee initiated by the movement to stem the heightening constitutional crisis and political agitations and insecurity traceable to the inherent flaws and pitfalls of the Nigerian Constitution foisted on the country by the Nigerian military at the outset of current troubled democracy in 1999.”
NCFront said in a statement: “In demonstration of his huge commitment to the movement, Obadiah Mailafia last week gave a positive feedback to the National Secretariat of the NCFront on a tactical task given to him by the movement towards ensuring cohesion and stability in the North Central and Middle Belt region ahead of the people’s constitutional dialogue in the region, showing no sign of illness.”
It said memories of the deceased’s various endeavors and contributions will be remembered and honoured during the 2nd National Rescue Summit being planned by the NCFront to commemorate Nigeria’s 61st Independence anniversary on 1st October, 2021.
The group condoled with the deceased’s family, praying for the repose of his soul and fortitude and strength for members of his family.
It also promised to investigate “his sudden death.”
It said as an indomitable icon of the NCFront rescue mission, Dr Obadiah Mailafia will be greatly missed by the leadership of the NCFront, which include, Rt Hon Ghali Umar Na’aba, Professor Pat Utomi, Professor Atahiru Jega, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, Dr Hakeem Baba Ahmed, Dr Tokunbo Awolowo Dosunmu, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, Dr Mike Ozekhome, SAN, Mallam Bello Falalu, Professor Kingsley Moghalu, Hadjia Najatu Mohammed, Hon Nkoyo Toyo, Dr Usman Bugaje, Dr Olu Agunloye, Rev Father George Ehusani, Engr Buba Galadima, Mr Femi Fálànà, SAN, Dr Tanko Yunusa, Chief Raph Okey Nwosu, Senator Shehu Sanni, Prof Chidi Odinkalu, Dr Bilikisu Magoro, Barr Dan Nwanyawu, Arc Ezekiel Nyak Etok, Dr Aisha Lemu, Professor Anthony Kila, Dr Olu Wilson Usim, Alhaji Shettimah Yerima, Dr Chris Ekiyor, and High Chief Peter Ameh.
Others are Barr Promise Adewusi, Dr Timi Koripamo Agary, Comrade Joe Ajaegbo, Barr Toyin Tokuta, Chief Precious Elekima, Dr Sam Amadi, Prof Remi Sonaiya, Mallam Nasir Kura, Hon Mrs Janet Adeyemi, Ogbeni Lanre Banjo, Barr Adewole Adebayo, ACG Wakili, Dr Gbenga Adeoye, Alhaji Hamisu San Turaki, Mrs Habiba Balogun, Lady Ann Kio Briggs, Mr Segun Osinowo, Barr Eze Onyekpere, Comrade Kassim Balarabe Musa, and Che Olawale Okunniyi, among others.
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