Rep Amobi Ogah Mourns Akeredolu, Na’abba

Member Representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Hon Amobi Ogah, has expressed sadness over the deaths of former Speaker of House of Representatives, Ghali Na’Abba and Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State.

Mr Akeredolu, aged 67, died in a German hospital after a prolonged battle with leukemia and prostrate cancer. Mr Na’Abba passed on in the early hours of Wednesday at the National Hospital in Abuja at the age of 65.

Hon. Ogah expressed his condolence in a statement issued on Wednesday.

“On behalf of my family, it is with intense sadness that I received the news of the shocking death of the second speaker of the House of Representatives of the 4th Republic, Rt. Hon. Ghali Umar Na’Ábba, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, Dec. 27 in Abuja,” he said.

“It is with great sorrow and a profound sense of loss that I mourn the passing of two distinguished leaders, Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Umar Na’Abba.

“Their untimely deaths have left an irreparable void in the political and governance landscape of our nation.

“Akeredolu, a true son of Ondo State, was a visionary leader who dedicated his life to the service of his people. His unwavering commitment to the progress and prosperity of Ondo State was evident in his numerous achievements, including the infrastructural development projects, economic initiatives, and agricultural reforms he implemented during his tenure.

“His leadership and legacy will continue to inspire future generations,”

“I extend my deepest condolences to the families, friends, and associates of Governor Akeredolu and former Speaker Na’Abba.” he said.