Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency, Rep. Sam Onuigbo has expressed sadness over the death of the former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Prince Vincent Ogbulafor, describing his death as a huge loss to the constituency, Abia, and the nation at large
“Dee Vin, as I fondly called him, was a strong political force and outstanding statesman who excelled in every field whether in his positions as a former Commissioner in Abia State, a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, or in his private life,” the lawmaker said in a condolence message on Sunday.
A crown-Prince of Ancient Olokoro Kingdom, Prince Ogbulafor passed on at the age of 72 last week.
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Rep. Onuigbo said the late political leader was an integral part of his people’s day-to-day lives and fully embodied the principles of community life during his impactful sojourn on this earth. “Indeed, an iroko fell,” he added.
On behalf of the people of Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency, he commiserates with late Prince Ogbulafor’s family, the people of ltaja Obuohia, Olokoro, and Umuahia South, Abians, and Nigerians, praying God to grant him a peaceful repose.