President Muhammadu Buhari has said he is saddened over the death of the immediate past senator representing Plateau North Senatorial District and the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in the April 11, 2015 election in Plateau State, Senator Gyang Pwajok.
The President, according to a statement by his spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, received the news of Senator Pwajok’s death in the course of his official engagement in India.
The statement said Buhari offers heartfelt condolences to his family, the government and people of Plateau State on the passage of their illustrious son.
Shehu added in the statement that President Buhari believes that Pwajok’s demise is a great loss not only to Plateau State but Nigeria as a whole, given his invaluable contributions to the enthronement of peace in his state and development of the country.
“His life touched so many people. He was loved by so many. That is why there is grief all over the state and many parts of the country,” the President said.
He prayed God Almighty to comfort all who mourn Senator Pwajok and grant his soul eternal rest.